Princeton University Library Human Resources

The Princeton University Library, one of the world's most respected research institutions, serves a diverse community of 7,200 students and 1,100 faculty members, with more than 6 million printed volumes, 5 million manuscripts, and 2 million nonprint items. The holdings in its central library and 15 specialized libraries range from ancient papyri and incunabula to the most advanced electronic databases and digital collections. The Library employs a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of more than 300 professional and support personnel, complemented by a large student and hourly workforce. More information can be found at the Library's Web site: http://libweb.princeton.edu

Available: Immediately

Search Committee: (Princeton access only)

Responsibilities:
In a production environment administers and manages general collections conservation operations within the Preservation Office. This includes planning, organizing, managing, staffing and supervising all preservation activities for the physical care of the Princeton University Library general collections. Specific responsibilities include the following. Sets treatment and production standards, which include materials sorting, treatment decisions, workflow, recordkeeping, inventory control, contracting, and quality assurance. Manages computer-based point system which tracks and provides statistics about treatment production and staff resources for fifteen (15) libraries. Proactively advises collection managers on the handling and preservation of damaged and deteriorated general collections materials, including recommending treatment options, priorities, and courses of action. Manages budget for materials, tools, and equipment and maintains inventories of same. Manages brittle books and contract preservation photocopying and boxing workflows. Provides on-call and first response assistance in disaster recovery, including staff training and monitoring and replenishment of emergency kit supplies. Treats 16th-21st century materials from the general collections, with particular emphasis on material from 1800 to the present. Supervises three full time conservation technicians, plus students, including hiring, training, quality assurance, and performance evaluation. Reports directly to the Preservation Librarian.

Qualifications:
Required: Masters Degree in Library/Information Science or Book Arts through an accredited graduate program, with an advanced certificate or specialization in book or library collections conservation. Three-to-five years bench experience at the professional level in an academic or research library general collections conservation program. Demonstrated and proven experience preserving 16th-21st century general collections materials. Two years or more years supervising conservation support staff and managing a general collections conservation program. Current knowledge of and experience in ethics, practices, and techniques employed in the conservation of general collections of library research materials, including broad knowledge and experience in bookbinding and book conservation. Must demonstrate excellent treatment/hand and decision-making skills and successful outcomes in general collections conservation. Must have excellent interpersonal skills and work effectively with staff at all levels within a highly complex organization. Must be able to work as part of a team with preservation and conservation peers and colleagues. Must be able to work independently and to plan and structure one's supervisory, treatment and management responsibilities accordingly. Demonstrated and proven experience coordinating conservation treatment and preservation activities among a number of constituencies.

An applicant who is chosen for an interview must present a portfolio of successful general collections book conservation treatments, including paper, electronic and photo-documentation.

Compensation and Benefits:
Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and accomplishments. Twenty-four (24) vacation days a year, plus eleven (11) paid holidays. Annuity program (TIAA/CREF), group life insurance, health coverage insurance, disability insurance, and other benefits are available.

Nominations and Applications:
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications (cover letter, resume and the names, titles, addresses and phone numbers of three references) will be accepted only from the Jobs at Princeton website: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs

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