Subject: Position at Huntington Library
Paper Conservator The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens The Huntington invites applications for the position of Paper Conservator in the Preservation Department's Conservation Lab. The position is an exempt, full time, regular staff position. Responsibilities: The Paper Conservator examines, documents, and treats works on paper, according to the AIC Code of Ethics. The Paper Conservator houses collections items, maintains object treatment and exhibition records, and may contribute to collections surveys. The Paper Conservator maintains and orders supplies and equipment to care for collections materials. The Paper Conservator may supervise or train interns or volunteers. The Conservator also participates in departmental activities such as educational programs, emergency response, environmental control, and pest management. Qualifications: * A Bachelor's degree is required with the Master's degree plus a certificate in Conservation from a recognized graduate conservation training program or a Bachelor's degree plus a combination of equivalent formalized advanced training and experience in the conservation of library and museum paper-based materials. * Previous experience working in a museum, research library, private conservation practice, or equivalent situation. * Skill in the treatment of paper-based materials as demonstrated by a portfolio. * An understanding of the theory and practical techniques of conservation and preservation of paper and art materials. * Computer literacy, database, and research skills. * Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail. * Excellent communication and teamwork skills. To Apply: Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references. Please refer to Job # 113-06. Please submit application materials by only one method: Email: jobs [at] huntington__org Web: <URL:http://www.huntington.org> and click on "Jobs" Fax: resume: 626-449-2306 Mail resume or Apply in person to: The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens ATT: Human Resources - Job # 113-06 1151 Oxford Road San Marino, CA 91108 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; some flexibility in start-date is available. The Huntington, located about 15 miles north-east of downtown Los Angeles, is a private, non-profit institution dedicated to advanced scholarly research in British and American history, art, literature, and the sciences along with public art galleries and botanical gardens. The Huntington exhibits collections of British, Renaissance, and American art, rare books, and manuscripts, as well as 150 acres of botanical gardens. <URL:http://www.huntington.org> Susan Rogers The Lloyd E. Cotsen Chief Preservation Officer The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens 626-405-2197 *** Conservation DistList Instance 20:4 Distributed: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 Message Id: cdl-20-4-025 ***Received on Thursday, 15 June, 2006