Book & Paper Conservator

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

An Advanced Degree in Conservation, Library Science, or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and two or more years of relevant experience in paper conservation with a demonstrated understanding of archival and rare materials or a combination of education and relevant experience required. A background in twentieth and twenty-first century world history, politics, or culture strongly preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated abilities in the examination, analysis, documentation, and treatment of archival and rare materials 
• Advanced knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of cultural heritage materials, specifically conservation practice for paper and photographic materials
• Expert hand skills, including manual dexterity and color acuity, and advanced knowledge of analytical techniques
• Familiarity and experience with institutional preventative conservation practices for collections and exhibition and a record of successful conservation treatments
• Preservation experience with objects, audio, video, film, and photographic media.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adjust to changes and reprioritizations while maintaining a very high level of productivity.
• A high level of proficiency using PC-based applications (Windows, word processing, spreadsheets) and other computer applications (email, Internet, Integrated Library Systems); ability to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies in academic libraries and conservation practice.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and direct teams across disciplines and to build long‐term relationships
• Experience with, or ability to learn skills for the supervision and training of staff and assistants.
• Excellent written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, with strong project management skills and the ability to use considerable judgment and initiative.
• Preference for a working knowledge of at least one non-English language; other additional languages desirable.
• Preference for an advanced knowledge of preservation issues in cultural institutions and/or accomplishment in conservation research and writing preferred 

Certifications and Licenses:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks. 
• Work with books and in places that may be dusty.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp 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.  Ability to lift 40 pound boxes or bundles.

*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 his or her 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 as well as 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.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.