[PADG:879] Application deadline extended--Conservator position at Illinois State University

["Victoria Heiduschke" <vheidus@xxxxxxxxx>]

The deadline for application submission for the Conservator position at
Illinois State University has been extended to Monday, March 20, 2006.  Also
worthy of note is that we are looking for a start date in the summer, rather
than March 1, as was originally listed in the application website.  A
somewhat revised position description is below to refresh memories.

If you are interested in applying, or would like to nominate someone, please
do contact me at the phone number or email address below.

Victoria Heiduschke
Preservation Librarian
Milner Library
Illinois State University
Campus Box 8900
Normal, Illinois 61790
(309) 438-7463
vheidus@xxxxxxxxx



Illinois State University's Milner Library seeks a Conservator for its
expanding Preservation Department. 
Position: As head of the Conservation Unit, the Conservator establishes
priorities for treatment and performs a variety of repairs and treatments in
accordance with national guidelines and standards. The Conservator also
trains technician-level staff, interns, student assistants and volunteers
and will direct the Unit's workflow consisting of Illinois State University
materials as well as additional materials from Illinois libraries in need of
conservation assistance.  The Unit treats materials from Milner's
circulating collections, its special collections and the University
Archives.  In addition, materials are received through Milner's Center for
Conservation and Preservation, which provides preservation and conservation
work for libraries within Illinois.
Qualifications Required: A Bachelor's degree accompanied by certification
from a recognized conservation program OR a Bachelor's degree plus
successful completion of a formal apprenticeship program OR a Bachelor's
degree with 2-3 years advanced training and/or benchwork and significant
experience in book conservation are required. All applicants must possess
extensive knowledge of conservation ethics, principles, practices and
procedures. Manual dexterity, extraordinary attention to detail and strong
analytic skills are necessary. Candidates must have excellent communications
skills and the ability to impart knowledge to others. 
To apply see http://www.ilstujobs.com. To be considered applicants must use
this online application and apply by March 20, 2006. When searching for this
position, please refer to job title "Coordinator, Public Service Programs"
and working title "Conservator". Applicants selected for an interview will
be required to bring a physical portfolio of work to the interview. For more
information contact Victoria Heiduschke, Preservation Librarian, Illinois
State University Milner Library 309-438-7463 or vheidus@xxxxxxxxxx 
More information about Illinois State University can be found at
www.ilstu.edu.  Please visit Milner Library's website at
www.library.ilstu.edu.  The Preservation Department's website is available
at http://www.library.ilstu.edu/page/33.
Illinois State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
university encouraging diversity.