Paper Conservator Position
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
San Marino, California, USA
Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Regular, 37.5 hours
Requisition ID: 1173
The Huntington seeks applicants for a newly created Paper Conservator position.
Reporting to the Senior Paper Conservator, the Paper Conservator is responsible
for the physical care, preservation, and conservation treatment of paper-based
materials from the Huntington's library and art collections. These materials
include manuscripts, art on paper, and photographs.
Essential Functions
- Examines, analyzes, and performs both basic and complex conservation
treatments and housing for a broad range of paper-based collections including
printed material, unbound manuscripts, works of art on paper, photographs, and
parchment in accordance with AIC guidelines.
- Prepares paper-based collection objects for exhibition, loan, reading room
use, and long-term storage.
- Provides full written and photographic documentation of treatments in
accordance with AIC guidelines. Prepares condition assessments, conducts
surveys, and creates other written reports as necessary.
- Participates in departmental activities such as educational programs,
emergency response, and environmental control.
- Researches and recommends laboratory equipment and supplies. Assists in
general organization and maintenance of the conservation laboratory.
- Trains and supervises interns.
- Participates in a team-oriented environment where collaboration and shared
ideas are the norm.
Qualifications
- Master's degree from a graduate training program in conservation preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of conservation theory and practice as it applies to
paper-based materials.
- Ability to perform complex conservation treatments on both art and archival
collection materials as demonstrated through a portfolio.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Evidence of professional activity, most typically through membership and
participation in AIC.
Experience
One to five years professional experience in the conservation of paper-based
materials in an institutional setting.
For more information, interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to
visit:
<URL:http://www.huntington.org>
First consideration will be given to applications received by March 24, 2017.
Annie Wilker
Senior Paper Conservator
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens
1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108, USA
PH: 1-626.405.2100 ex.2525
FAX: 1-626.405.3444
awilker<-at->huntington<.>org
www.huntington.org
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