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[PADG:479] Amigos Book Repair Training Consultant Position
Current Contract Position Opportunity
Book Repair Training Consultant
Grant Funded - current grant effective through 6/30/2005
Position Responsibilities
Basic Functions
- Teach Amigos' curriculum of book repair workshops and conduct site
surveys.
- Work with staff of cultural heritage institutions, primarily in the
southwestern United States.
Major Responsibilities
- Conduct training courses and presentations to enable staff of
cultural heritage institutions to understand and utilize appropriate
preservation techniques. Courses include but are not limited to basic,
intermediate, and advanced book repair.
- Conduct site surveys to evaluate physical condition of facilities and
collection materials and make recommendations for appropriate activities
to assure maximum collection lifespan. Prepare written documentation to
support site survey recommendations.
Work Schedule
- As needed for workshops/surveys in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, New
Mexico, Arizona, and California.
Travel
- As needed.
- Must have valid Drivers License, a reliable automobile, and state
required minimum car insurance(s).
Position Requirements
Education
- Master?s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library
school and either a certificate of preservation or archival
administration or extensive knowledge of preservation practices,
principles, and issues.
Experience
- Require three year's experience in basic bookbinding or book repair,
practical experience with basic preservation issues. Prefer experience
working and/or teaching in a book repair unit or book conservation
setting. Knowledge of preservation, conservation, and book repair.
Experience working with individuals and institutions with limited
preservation knowledge and funding.
Skills
- Require ability to research topics thoroughly , excellent oral and
written communication skills, excellent planning and organizational
skills, knowledge of archival and library issues.
Traits
- Energetic, enjoy teaching adult learners, flexible, patient, ability
to think "on your feet," analytical and problem-solving skills,
well organized, and able to prioritize.
To apply: Send a letter of application and resume via:
- Mail to Amigos Library Services, 14400 Midway Road, Dallas, TX.
75244-3509, Attn: Judy Klote
- FAX to 972-991-9180, Attn: Judy Klote
- E-mail to klote@xxxxxxxxxx