[PADG:965] Re: Conservator position Iowa State University

["Hilary Seo" <Hseo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks Ellen.  Please encourage students to apply.  Have a great
weekend.


>>> e.cunnk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 4/21/2006 2:30 PM >>>
Hi Hilary!

I forwarded this on to our student and alum list.  Carie is looking 
forward to working with you this summer!

Best,  Ellen


>Iowa State University Library
>Conservator
>
>As the head of the Conservation Unit, the Collections Care
Conservator
>establishes priorities; makes treatment decisions; maintains
workflow;
>supervises and trains staff, students, and interns; oversees daily
>operations of the conservation lab; maintains quality control;
performs
>appropriate treatments on general collections and Special Collections
>and Archives materials (including but not limited to books,
manuscripts,
>photographs, glass slides and negatives, art on paper, artifacts);
works
>with private conservators when out-sourcing conservation treatment is
>necessary; and provides assistance in Special Collections. Assists
the
>Head of Preservation in training, education and outreach for Library
>staff, other practitioners, and citizens of Iowa; assists in
developing,
>coordinating and implementing preservation programs.  The
>responsibilities of this position will require exceptional
>organizational, analytical, interpersonal, communication, and time
and
>project management skills.
>
>Required:  Master's degree in library and information science,
>conservation or related field and one year of related experience with
>specialization in book and paper conservation. A related bachelor's
>degree and three years of related experience may be substituted.
>Computer and keyboarding skills and working knowledge of applications
>such as word processing, database, spreadsheet, and graphic design
>software. 
>
>Preferred: Demonstrated knowledge and skill in conservation of
special
>collections and general collections library and archives materials,
>including the relevant chemistry and conservation theory,
>problem-solving and decision making skills, and the technical skills
to
>carry out and document complex treatments.
>Current knowledge of preservation operations and issues in a research
>library environment, including special and general collections
>conservation, environmental monitoring, disaster response, digital
>preservation, library binding and reformatting (both analog and
digital
>formats). Experience designing and updating web pages, and creating
>digital objects.   
>
>Terms and Benefits:  Professional & Scientific position. Minimum
salary
>$35,089; commensurate with qualifications.  Excellent benefits
package.
>
>Deadline:  The deadline to apply for this position is May 26, 2006.
>Please go to www.iastatejobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=71861 
>for an on-line application and to attach a resume, cover letter and
>three references.
>
>If you have questions regarding this vacancy please email
>pwilliam@xxxxxxxxxxx or call (515)294-4176.
>
>Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
>Action/IRCA/ADA Employer


-- 
Ellen Cunningham-Kruppa
Director
The Kilgarlin Center for Preservation of the Cultural Record
School of Information
The University of Texas at Austin
1 University Station D7000
Austin TX 78712-0390
Phone: 512.471.8287
FAX: 512.471.8285
E-mail: e.cunnk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx