[PADG:878] Position posting

[Jeanne Drewes <drewes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

ANNOUNCEMENT OF LIBRARY VACANCY

TITLE:     Collections Conservator/Librarian I, LIB 102

DESCRIPTION:   Reporting to the Assistant Director for Access and
Preservation, the Collections Conservator is responsible for the physical
care of a wide range of research materials in the Michigan State University
Libraries.  The Conservator administers a comprehensive program to conserve
materials held in the general and special collections, and performs a
variety of treatments designed to stabilize and protect their condition.
Assignment will include treating unique and special collections materials.
The Collections Conservator assists in managing and planning the
conservation program, including: establishing conservation priorities within
the Libraries; managing and planning treatment methods and procedures for
circulating and special collections, training and supervising one half-time
Book Repair Technician and student workers. Other duties include working  on
special projects, serving on the Disaster Recovery Committee, consulting
with other library staff and providing training for branch library staff for
minor repairs for their collections. May include an additional assignment in
other areas depending on expertise.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; knowledge of current
conservation principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrated ability to
work independently and productively; excellent oral and written
communication; strong analytical and organizational skills;  ability to work
effectively with faculty, students and staff; preparation and commitment to
conduct independent scholarship consistent with a librarian appointment;
ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.    Portfolio of work
will be reviewed at the interview. Desired:  two or more years' experience
in a conservation program for general collections; experience in treatment
decision-making; experience in supervision; advanced knowledge of hand
bookbinding techniques and principles.

CAMPUS AND LIBRARIES:  Michigan State University Libraries serve more than
4,000 faculty and academic staff, 34,000 undergraduates and 9,000 graduate
and professional students on a park-like campus of over 5,000 acres.  The
Main Library and 14 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 4
million volumes.  East Lansing is a community of approximately 50,000
located adjacent to Lansing, the state capital.

COMPENSATION: Minimum $34,000.   MSU provides generous fringe benefits.

Closing Date:  Applications received prior to February 15, 2000 will receive
priority consideration.
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. 

Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the
names and addresses of three references to:  Carole Armstrong, Libraries
Human Resources, Michigan State University Libraries, 100 Library, East
Lansing, MI  48824-1048 or fax them to:  (517) 432-3532, attention Diane.
For information about this job search, e-mail mayers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx, please
include the LIB number from the top of the posting.

For more information about Michigan State University Libraries, visit our
website at:http://www.lib.msu.edu/

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Diane Mayers
100 Main Library
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI  48824-1048

(517) 432-1362
(517)432-3532 fax





Jeanne Drewes
Assistant Director for Access & Preservation
Michigan State University Libraries
100 Library Room W-108A
East Lansing, MI 48824-1048

517 432 7486  FAX 517 432 1010
drewes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.lib.msu.edu/drewes