Subject: Position at Cornell
Book Conservator. Cornell University. The Department of Preservation and Conservation of Cornell University Library has an immediate opening for a Book Conservator. This is a 3 year term position funded in part by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Responsibilities: Conservation treatment of rare and unique bound library materials; supervision of conservation technicians; and participation in Mellon sponsored internship program, workshops, and consultancies. Qualifications: Extensive knowledge of book and manuscript conservation techniques as evidenced by: an advanced diploma in conservation; apprenticeship completion of advanced training, plus two years of supervisory experience. Sound academic background, with good interpersonal, oral, and written communications skills; and the ability to impart knowledge to others. Send cover letter and resume, along with the names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references to: Bernadette M. Orso, Staffing Specialist, 235 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301, by April 15, 1991. EO/AAE._ *** Conservation DistList Instance 4:45 Distributed: Saturday, February 23, 1991 Message Id: cdl-4-45-002 ***Received on Wednesday, 20 February, 1991