Month: November 2011

Position  #0129543, Preservation, Thomas Bl.

The University of Pittsburgh is hiring for the position of Conservation Technician (Library III) to assist the Project Conservator in treating rare and unique hardback coal mine maps. This is a twelve month appointment from the start date with the possibility of extension contingent upon funding from the Office of Surface Mining.

Reporting to the Project Conservator, the Conservation Technician will support the continuation of stabilizing over-sized coal mining maps for digitization as part of the CONSOL Energy Mine Map Preservation Project. The Conservation Technician will be heavily involved in executing conservation treatments including, but not limited to, dry cleaning, tape removal, adhesive reduction, washing, humidification and flattening, backing removal, re-lining, mending and construction of custom storage enclosures for over-sized coal mining maps.

Requirements include:

• Bachelors Degree and/or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience
• Aptitude for detailed handwork and superior manual dexterity
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well with students and a diverse staff
• Prefer relevant educational background or specialized training/experience
• Ability to perform required tasks as required
• Experience in library preservation or paper conservation preferred.

For more information, visit https://www.pittsource.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=245008

The National Museum of Iceland is soliciting applicants in archaeological conservation to join the Conservation Department for a period of 6 months or longer from early 2012 or by agreement.

Responsibilities: Treatment of archaeological finds including iron, copper alloy, ceramic, glass, leather, bone and wood.

Other activities: Active and passive conservation of museum collection including cleaning, packing, recording, investigating, stabilisation, and documentation of objects. Preparation of exhibitions, monitoring, consulting for other museums.

Qualifications

•     The candidate should have a university degree in conservation (M.Sc or B.Sc) with specialization in archaeological objects or experience in that field.
•     Experience required in conservation of archaeological material, both organic and mineral.
•     The candidate should be fluent in English, both written and spoken language.
•     Computer knowledge is necessary: Office Windows programs, Photoshop, as well as basic knowledge in digital photography.
•     The candidate should demonstrate good abilities in working in a team as well as independence in his own work. The conservator  will be part of the Research and Collections Division, but work closely with the leader of the Conservation Department.

Working Place: Conservation Department in Kopavogur, Iceland

Application Deadline: 1 December 2011.

Salary: Depending on education and experience, approximately 275.000-315.000 ISK/month (exchange rate in Iceland in Nov 2011: 159 ISK/EUR).

For further information on the museum, see ” target=”_blank”>www.thjodminjasafn.is.

Enquiries and application (c.v., copies of degree certificates,
letter of motivation, referees) should be sent to

Anna Lisa Runarsdottir
Head of Research and Collections
National Museum of Iceland
Sudurgata 43
101 Reykjavik
Iceland

or

Anna.Lisa [at] thjodminjasafn__is,
+354 5302200,
Mobile: +354 8242031
Fax: +354 5302201

Johns Hopkins University, Sheridan Libraries and Museum is seeking an experienced Senior Book Conservator. This positions reports directly to the Associate Director for the Department of Conservation and Preservation.

The Senior Book Conservator responsibilities include:

Bench Responsibilities: (60%) serves as primary lead for book conservators; performs a wide range of intermediate and advanced     conservation treatments for both special and general collections; advances book conservator’s and department’s core competencies through formalized advanced training; documents and manages all treatments according to department’s protocols; maintains conservation equipment and lab; participates in exhibitions preparation and installation; implements treatment goals and priorities.

Administrative Responsibilities: (25%) manages conservation statistics; provides written reports as requested; works with the Director to identify, develop and implement conservation goals and initiatives; with Director, Paper Conservator, and
Senior Scientist participates in bridging conservation research with conservation needs; serves on appropriate library committees, task forces or groups, including the Department’s’ disaster recovery and response team.

Supervisory Responsibilities: (15%) Supervises and evaluates book conservators/conservation technicians; may supervise Interns and Fellows; and ensures quality and quantity of productivity of staff.

Qualifications:

•     Masters Degree in Conservation from recognized program and five years experience or combination of 10 years of demonstrated  advanced book conservation experience and training.
•     Demonstrated technical proficiency in a wide range of advanced book conservation treatments and techniques.
•     Evidence of contributions to the field
•     Ability to self-manage and manage staff and projects, with evidence of meeting deadlines, prioritizing and meeting production quotas.
•     Experience working in a library or archive and a team environment
•     Strong written and oral communication skills
•     Professionally active in AIC (American Institute for Conservation) and ACR MIPC (Accredited Member of the Institute of Paper Conservation).
•     A portfolio of conservation work will be required at the time of application. Portfolios will be returned after process is completed.  If selected for an onsite interview, candidate will be expected to demonstrate several book conservation techniques.

For further details visit: JHU Jobs Online, Req. 49718 at https://hrnt.jhu.edu/jhujobs/job_search.cfm

Imperial War Museums (IWM) are looking to recruit a Conservator in a 6-months fixed term (Maternity Cover) position. The post holder will primarily be responsible for interventive work and condition reporting of Museum objects for exhibition and display, loan and the preserve collections. The Museum has five branches; the role will therefore require travel between branches and some weekly work at IWM North (Manchester) and Duxford branches (Cambridgeshire).

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday 25 November 2011.

For further details please see http://www.iwm.org.uk

Grade B: UKP30,768 to UKP34,853 per annum

This is an excellent opportunity to join The British Library and to have an immediate impact on the ways in which our collections are preserved, accessed and interpreted. We are the UK’s national library and our collections, comprising over 150 million items, from
3,000 year old oracle bones to current electronic journals, are consulted by 16,000 people every day both in our reading rooms an online.

You will be part of one of the largest Collection Care departments in the world, working with preventive specialists, conservation scientists and conservation practitioners to bring the collections to life in new and exciting ways.

Based within the Conservation Research Unit, you will use your expertise to develop innovative ways of applying imaging techniques that will increase understanding of our collections and provide new avenues of interpretation and scholarship.  You will also develop a network of contacts and partnerships in the Higher Education Sector and across the industry, building collaborative approaches that encourage and enable leading-edge analysis of archive material in a wide variety of formats

To be successful you will need a relevant degree-level qualification. Exceptional interpersonal skills and considerable experience of using multi-spectral imaging and polynomial texture mapping (or similar) to study books, manuscripts or works of art are essential.

You will also have strong written skills and excellent oral presentation skills, and be able to present your research and projects effectively to a broad range of audiences.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dr Barry Knight on +44 20
7412 7229

Closing Date:  Midnight, Monday, 14 November 2011

To apply for this role, please visit: www.bl.uk/careers/index.html

Salary UKP24,582 – 27,986 p.a.

Job Reference: S&C00279

The Collection Care department of the British Library is responsible for the preservation and conservation, of the collections. The department, is offering a fixed term contract position for one year as part of the Adopt-a-Book programme in its conservation studios in Central London.

This is an opportunity for an experienced conservator trained in paper/book disciplines to work in a team of conservators, carrying out conservation treatments on a range of collection items, reflecting the breadth of the BL’s collections and from a range of cultures. You will be expected to work with minimal supervision and to have the skills and knowledge to plan and manage your work to ensure that production deadlines are met. You must be able to communicate effectively with people at all levels, and be able to keep clear, detailed and accurate records of all treatments undertaken.

You need to have either a degree in conservation or equivalent knowledge and skills sets, and recent practical hands-on experience in conservation of paper/books. A broad knowledge of available conservation treatments within the field of paper/book conservation together with the ability to diagnose conservation problems and to develop and evaluate options for solutions. You should also have a high level of manual dexterity and the ability to treat fragile and delicate materials, together with knowledge of materials chemistry and the properties, behaviours and interaction of a wide range of organic and inorganic materials.

The British Library supports PACR accreditation and welcomes applications from accredited conservators.

For an informal discussion please contact Rick Brown ext. +44 207 412 7898.

Closing date: Midnight, 15 November 2011

To apply for this role, please visit: www.bl.uk/careers/index.html