[PADG:767] Position Available at The New York Public Library

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POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE NEW YORK PUBLIC
LIBRARY

This position is in addition to two other
Assistant Conservator positions that were posted in October, for a total
of three (3) available full-time, permanent positions.  Please see
the NYPL web page at www.nypl.org for complete information.

POSITION:  Assistant Conservator
(Specialist II)

REQUIREMENTS:  Master’s degree
from an accredited graduate training program in conservation or a related
field.  Demonstrated thorough working knowledge of conservation theory
and practice, with satisfactory completion of courses in organic, paper,
and conservation chemistry.  Professional experience in the conservation
of paper-based materials, as demonstrated by a portfolio.   Demonstrated
computer and related technology skills.  Demonstrated mastery of written
and oral communication.  Demonstrated success in a wide range of conservation
treatment procedures.  Demonstrated successful managerial and organizational
skills, including the ability to train, supervise, and assess work.  Knowledge
of the diverse preservation problems of a large research library or other
major cultural institution.  Ability to work collegially across a
large, complex, and dynamic organizational setting.

DESCRIPTION:  Under the direction
of the Head of Conservation Treatment, performs structural and aesthetic
conservation treatment on a wide range of paper-based formats, including
books, manuscripts, archives, art on paper, photographs, or other artifactual
materials from the NYPL’s diverse collections.  Must be skilled at
performing both single-item and collection care treatments.  Provides
full written and photographic documentation in accordance with the AIC
Code of Ethics (including examination, condition reports, treatment proposals,
final treatment reports, and full photographic documentation).  Uses
computer hardware and software in recording treatments and performing collection
surveys, including database and digital imaging software.  Applies
appropriate research techniques and uses advanced technology and equipment
in the scientific examination of materials.  Works with library and
conservation staff to develop and manage treatment strategies for discreet
collections.  Participates in training conservation staff.  Plans
and conducts library staff training.  Assists in the general maintenance
and organization of the conservation laboratory.  Participates in
disaster response and recovery activities.  Maintains Associate level
membership in AIC.  Keeps abreast of current developments in the conservation
field.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

The New York Public Library comprises a set
of scholarly research collections and a network of community libraries,
and its intellectual and cultural range is both global and local, while
singularly attuned to New York City. The research collections of over forty-three
million items resemble the holdings of the great national and university
libraries and the community circulating libraries with seven million items
resemble classic American municipal libraries. The Barbara Goldsmith Preservation
Division supports the mission of the Research Libraries by preserving both
the artifacts and intellectual content of NYPL's rich and vast collections.
A wide variety of preservation activities are performed in four units:
Binding and Shelf Preparation, Collections Care, Conservation Treatment,
and Reformatting.

To apply, please send a cover letter and
resume via one of the following options:

E-mail:  Send to lsresumes@xxxxxxxx
with reference to job code LL-S2PTM in the subject line.  When applying
by e-mail, cover letters and resumes should be sent as attachments.  Attachments
may be in a Microsoft Word or RTF (Rich Text Format).

Mail:        The
New York Public Library
        HR Department,
Code LL-S2PTM
        188 Madison
Avenue, 5th Floor
        New York,
NY 10016

Fax:        (212)592-7327

For additional information, please contact:

Shelly Smith
Head, Conservation Treatment
The New York Public Library
Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Division
Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Room 60
New York, NY 10018
Voice:  (212)930-0649
Fax:  (212)302-5328
sksmith@xxxxxxxx