A Non-Exempt position for a Conservation Technician in the Preservation department has been posted at www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-jobs/staff-jobs/index.html<http://www.library.northwestern.edu/about/library-jobs/staff-jobs/index.html>; Job ID: 34850
The Conservation Technician is based in the Preservation Work Group, reports to the Chief Conservator, and has the primary responsibility of performing a broad range of conservation treatments as well as constructing or retrofitting housings for circulating and non-circulating library material. Assists with surveys, disaster planning and response, assessment and stabilization of new collections, internal and external preservation education initiatives, and other activities related to the day to day operation of the conservation lab. The Conservation Technician plays an important role in providing technical support for an active library exhibits program. 1. Performs conservation treatments on paper, cloth, and leather bindings from the circulating collections. * Treatments include re-sewing, re-backing, repairing damaged paper, repairing existing covers, and constructing new covers. Treatments are completed in accordance with established departmental guidelines. * Constructs boxes, wrappers, and other protective enclosures. Assists as needed with shelf preparation and bindery preparation. * Effectively manages time to complete deadline-driven work. Utilizes good communication skills to convey changes in scope of work that may affect project deadlines. Monitors conservation lab supplies to insure that materials for ongoing workflow as well as special projects are available when needed. Maintains accurate statistics for all completed work. 2. Performs a variety of higher level conservation treatments with an emphasis on non-circulating materials used for exhibition, teaching and research. * Treatments include re-sewing, re-backing, repairing damaged paper, repairing existing covers, constructing new covers, washing paper, humidifying paper and parchment, deacidifying paper, and encapsulating brittle or fragile items. Treatments are completed in accordance with established departmental guidelines. * Completes written and photographic treatment documentation to established standards. * Constructs boxes, wrappers, and other protective enclosures for books and other three dimensional objects. * Effectively manages time to complete deadline-driven work. Utilizes good communication skills to convey changes in scope of work that may affect project deadlines. Monitors conservation lab supplies to insure that materials for ongoing workflow as well as special projects are available when needed. Maintains accurate statistics for all completed work. 3. Assists with the installation of exhibits, including placement of materials, creation of labels, and construction of book cradles. 4. Assists Chief Conservator to insure that materials are being handled according to established exhibition guidelines: * Reviews material scheduled for exhibition or loan and works with Chief Conservator to determine if conservation treatments is required. * Reviews exhibit to insure compliance with established guidelines regarding light levels and placement of exhibit cases. * Assists in the proper packing of materials going out on loan and prepares preservation paperwork, including exhibition instructions and documentation. * Effectively manages time to complete deadline-driven work. Utilizes good communication skills to convey changes in scope of work that may affect project deadlines. Monitors exhibit supplies; organizes and oversees inventory of exhibit cradles and mounts. 5. Assists with disaster planning and response, assessment and review of new collections, and the implementation of collection surveys for preservation planning purposes. 6. Participates in weekly conservation lab meetings (and/or training sessions) to discuss workflow and treatment decision making. Meets as needed with curators and other responsible parties to discuss treatment options and conservation needs. 7. Performs other duties as assigned. You must apply for this position on the NU HR website through Self-Service athttp://www.northwestern.edu/myhr/index.html Thanks! Susan Susan Russick Special Collections Conservator Northwestern University Libraries Northwestern University 1970 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208 www.library.northwestern.edu<http://www.library.northwestern.edu> [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> 847.491.3840 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
