Position at Huntington Library

Head Library Conservator
Huntington Library

Working under the Preservation Officer, the Head Library Conservator is
responsible for the physical care and treatment of books and manuscripts
from the Library's collections and for supervision of the conservation
laboratory and its staff. Successful candidates will possess an advanced
degree from an accredited conservation training program and 3-4 years
bench experience or equivalent conservation experience in a research
library; good communication and teamwork skills; a working knowledge of
the history of books and printing; an understanding of the principles
and techniques of library conservation and preservation; excellent hand
skills; and a strong commitment to preserving the artifactual and
intrinsic value of books and manuscripts through the application of
appropriate conservation techniques.  Supervisory experience desirable.
Minimum salary: $30,900.

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and
the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to:
 
     Mr. Carl Foote, Manager of Personnel 
     Huntington Library 
     1151 Oxford Road 
     San Marino, CA  91108 

The application deadline for this position is February 28, 1993.

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