Applications are
being accepted for the position of
The Lloyd E. Cotsen Chief Preservation Officer
Job Number: 045-09
Department: Library
Classification: Regular, Salary, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Working independently as department head, manages preservation activities in a
major repository of rare books, manuscripts, and other rare and secondary
materials. With other department heads, participates in library planning
and policymaking. Supervises conservation and exhibitions
preparation staff. Reports to the Avery Associate Director of the Library.
Essential Functions:
Oversees a comprehensive program to ensure long-term access to all Library
collection materials, in both original and digital form. Supervises operations
and staff of Conservation Department, including conservators, an exhibition
preparator, and interns. Prepares budgets and reports, works with vendors,
handles preservation-related contracts, ensures appropriate documentation,
creates and implements policies and procedures. Responsible for
management of preventative preservation, conservation treatment of materials in
all formats, book repair and housing, commercial library binding, and
environmental monitoring. Works closely with Imaging Department and other
Library staff on issues of digital reformatting and archiving of digital
information; works with curators to plan and manage digital projects.
Prepares grant proposals and oversees projects. Responsible for Library
disaster preparedness planning. Manages preservation issues relating to a
large and active exhibition program. Participates in outreach to
Huntington community of readers, staff, volunteers, docents, members, and
donors. Represents Huntington with professional associations and institutions
at local and national level.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school
or equivalent professional degree and experience in preservation
administration. Awareness of current research and ethical issues in
conservation and preservation administration, and substantial knowledge of
current best practices in the field. Excellent organizational,
interpersonal, and communication skills. Record of participation in
relevant professional and educational activities. Experience: Five
years’ professional experience in special collections, research library,
or museum setting. At least two years’ experience managing preservation
or conservation staff.
Holly Moore
Conservator, Rare Books and Bound Manuscripts
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108
hmoore@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PH: 626.405.2100 x 2522 FAX: 626.405.3444