position--University of Kentucky

[Becky Ryder <rjryde01@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The University of Kentucky Libraries seeks a Conservation Librarian.  The
following job ad has been posted to several listservs.


			UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY LIBRARIES
			LEXINGTON, KY  40506-0456
			October 14, 1998




Position:        Conservation Librarian

Available:       Review of applications to begin December 1, 1998 until 
                 position is filled.

Description:     The Conservation Librarian, a full-time, tenure track faculty
                 appointment, will supervise the conservation services at the
                 University of Kentucky Libraries.  The position will be based
                 in the Conservation Lab in the William T. Young Library and 
                 will report to the Preservation Librarian who oversees the
                 Preservation Program comprising three areas: conservation
                 services, binding services and reprographics.
                 
Responsibilities: The Conservation Librarian will oversee the conservation
                 services program for the University of Kentucky Library 
                 System.  This includes conservation and restoration services
                 for special collections and archives materials as well as the
                 book repair, in-house binding, box making, and restoration 
                 for circulating collections.  Working primarily with material
                 from the Special Collections Division, the Conservation 
                 Librarian will perform high-level conservation and 
                 restoration treatments on paper, parchment and vellum, both
                 bound and unbound, with bound volumes cased in cloth, paper
                 or leather and will perform or oversee other treatments 
                 including encapsulation, deacidification, and protective
                 enclosure construction.  The Conservation Librarian will 
                 train and supervise student assistants to perform book
                 repairs, pamphlet binding and box construction and will work
                 with other Library Service Centers to set up preservation 
                 facilities and services that work cooperatively with the
                 Young Conservation Lab.  The Conservation Librarian will
                 monitor supplies budgets, maintain the supplies inventory
                 and oversee the maintenance of conservation equipment.

                 Working with the Preservation Librarian, the Conservation
                 Librarian will assist with other preservation activities such
                 as disaster planning, preservation training, grant writing,
                 ARL Preservation Statistics, collection surveys and
                 environmental monitoring.  The position will provide 
                 reference service/document delivery on preservation related
                 topics to university and non-university community and will
                 actively represent the University of Kentucky in local,
                 regional and national preservation efforts through 
                 participation in conferences and professional forums.

Qualifications:  · Masters degree in library science, conservation studies,
                   archival studies or related field.
                 · Conservation training from an established conservation
                   studies program.
                 · Experience in the conservation of books, manuscripts, maps
                   and other library and archival materials excluding 
                   photographic media.  Portfolio of work is required at
                   interview.
                 · Conservation experience in an academic library or 
                   research facility.
                 · Ability to work with minimal supervision.
                 · Outstanding verbal and written communication and leadership
                   skills.
                  
Salary:          $28,000

Benefits:        Faculty rank, 12 month appointment, 22 days annual vacation.
                 TIAA/CREF, Fidelity, and Twentieth Century Annuity plans. 


Library:         The University of Kentucky Libraries consists of
                 a main library and 12 branches.  Combined
       
                 holdings total more than 2.6 million volumes.
                 The System has a staff of 65 librarians and
                 121 support staff and serves a student body of
                 24,000.  The Library is a member of ARL, SOLINET
                 and the Center for Research Libraries. The new William T.
                 Young Library opened in May, 1998; see Web site: www.uky.edu.
                       
To Apply:        Send letter of application, resume and names of 
                 three references to the address listed below.  Individuals
             
                 considered for an interview will be asked to bring 
                 representative samples of their work.

                     Ann S. Howell
                     Administrative Assistant for Personnel
                     University of Kentucky Libraries
                     1-85 William T. Young Library
                     Lexington, KY  40506-0456
                     FAX (606) 257-8379


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER