Subject: Position at Columbia
Head of Conservation Preservation Division Columbia University Libraries The Head of Conservation has primary responsibility for leadership, technical direction, and management of the Libraries' comprehensive conservation program for special and general library collections. Duties include: administering the Conservation Laboratory special materials unit and general collection repair unit; collaborating with the Digital and Preservation Divisions, curators, Facilities, and librarians to develop policies and procedures involving the preservation of books and paper-based artifacts in original form; performing sophisticated conservation treatments on all types of rare and valuable ancient, medieval, and modern bound and loose library materials (primarily paper-based) according to current professional conservation ethics and treatment procedures; coordinating the disaster recovery and environmental monitoring programs; assisting with exhibitions and loans; participating in planning for grant-funded projects; fund raising; and other related activities. The Head of Conservation reports to the Director for Preservation. Rare and special materials treated in Conservation are drawn primarily from the Rare Book and Manuscript Library, the Avery Architecture and Art History special collections, and the Starr East Asian Library special collections. Requirements: graduate degree in conservation of books and library materials, and/or equivalent training and experience (e.g. formal apprenticeship); minimum five years post-internship professional conservation experience with rare and special materials, preferably in a research library; knowledge of current conservation theory and ethics, chemistry, environmental monitoring, and history of the book. Demonstrated skills with a wide variety of analytical and treatment tools and techniques. Supervisory experience. Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team; strong organizational and project management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Desirable: knowledge of Microsoft Access or similar databases, Climate Notebook or similar datalogger software, and digital photography and file management for treatment documentation. The salary for this PC II position is commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefits including tuition exemption for self and family and assistance with University housing. Columbia will also pay 50% of tuition for your dependent child who is a candidate for an undergraduate degree at another accredited college or university. One of the world's leading research universities, Columbia provides outstanding opportunities to work and grow in a unique intellectual community. Set in the Morningside Heights academic village, Columbia also presents the unmatched dynamism, diversity and cultural richness of New York City. The University Libraries, grounded in collections of remarkable depth and breadth, are also building extensive electronic resources and services. The Libraries at Columbia are committed to collegiality, professionalism, innovation and leadership. For immediate consideration, please e-mail your resume to libjobs2<-a t->columbia< . >edu and list the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references. You may also mail your resume to Human Resources Office 519 Butler Library Mail Code 1104 Columbia University 535 West 114th Street New York NY 10027 Your cover letter must specify Job Search # UL70105013 and include your e-mail address. Review of applications will commence on September 22, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled. Columbia University is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. *** Conservation DistList Instance 19:13 Distributed: Friday, September 2, 2005 Message Id: cdl-19-13-031 ***Received on Friday, 2 September, 2005