Book Conservator

🔍 University Libraries, Redwood City, California, United States

📁: Library

📅   : Jul 16, 2019 Post Date

📅   : 83963 Requisition #

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Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

At the Librarian 2 level:

• Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and two or more years of relevant experience in a relevant library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum three years of experience as a book conservator in a research library conservation lab.
• Experience managing conservation projects including organizing workflow, selection and documentation.
• Experience training with interns or other unit staff
• Supervision of other staff, interns or fellows (desired).

At the Librarian 3 level:

• Minimum 5-7 years of experience as a book conservator in a research library conservation lab
• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
• Supervision of staff, interns or fellows.
• Contributions and service to professional organizations and the field

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required):

• Completion of a recognized conservation training program or a formal apprenticeship, internship, or similar level of education and training required for the conservation of rare books
• Broad understanding of conservation theory and practice and its application in a research library.
• Knowledge of binding techniques, history of the book, and structural developments of book materials.
• Knowledge of the physical and chemical mechanisms of deterioration in library materials
• Knowledge of conservation ethics and practices relevant to research library materials.
• Demonstrated ability developing efficient and sound treatment procedures, including evaluation, assessment and documentation; determining workflow, production levels, and quality control standards; and ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Strong organizational skills with experience working in a high production, high attention to detail environment
• Knowledge of photodocumentation techniques with digital cameras, imaging and editing software, and other technical equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member
• Excellent manual dexterity and critical judgement
• Ability to lift 25lbs and stand for 8 hours
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse organization
• 3-5 years of experience working in a conservation laboratory, or equivalent
• Ability to work well with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively across a diverse organization with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Physical Requirements*:

• Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
• Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.
• Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions:

• May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings and weekends.
Work Standards:
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

First consideration given to candidates who apply by September 15, 2019.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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