Subject: Position at Harvard
Conservation Project Technician Emily Dickinson Autograph Poetry Collection Manuscript Department Houghton Library Harvard University Qualifications: B.A. degree preferred. Prior experience in the treatment of special collections, demonstrated hand skills, computer skills, ability to work in busy lab environment, and self-motivated. The project will be full time (35 hours/week) for a three-month period, and part time (15 hours/week) for approximately three additional months, or until the project is completed. This is a temporary, part time non-benefited position. Rate of pay is $11.00 per hour. Start date immediately. Candidate will be responsible for the paper conservation treatment of the autograph poetry and letters of Emily Dickinson, closely supervised by the Paper Conservator. Approximately 550 items require treatment. Treatment will involve surface cleaning, mending with Japanese tissue and wheat starch paste and stain reduction. Candidate will work closely with the paper conservator and curator to determine appropriate box enclosures and contribute to their design. The actual treatment work will take place at the Harvard University Library Preservation Center, 821 Holyoke Center, Cambridge and will be supervised by the paper conservator. Please send resume and letter of intent to Leslie Morris Curator of Manuscripts Houghton Library Harvard University Cambridge, MA 02138 Harvard University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *** Conservation DistList Instance 12:53 Distributed: Thursday, December 17, 1998 Message Id: cdl-12-53-012 ***Received on Thursday, 17 December, 1998