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Collection Conservator (Entry Level): NCSU Libraries
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Linda McCormick)
Fri Mar 1 20:12:32 2002
Date: Fri, 01 Mar 2002 14:15:41 -0500
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The NCSU Libraries invites applications and nominations for the newly
established position of Collection Conservator. Based in the
Preservation Department, this position will lead the Libraries in
establishing a comprehensive collection conservation program with an
emphasis on the working collection. The Preservation Department is
strongly committed to developing preservation initiatives that will
address the long-term preservation needs of all formats, including the
Libraries’ collection of three million volumes. The department (7 FTE
plus students) includes a collection conservation unit, a commercial
binding unit, and a shelf preparation unit. The Collection Conservator
will be responsible for the daily operations of the collection
conservation unit and will assist the Head of Preservation in planning
and implementing a new collection conservation facility.
Responsibilities
Plans, coordinates, and oversees the evaluation and treatment of the
Libraries’ general collection materials. Works closely with collection
managers and public services librarians to develop treatment
priorities. Hires, trains, and supervises two full-time conservation
technicians and one FTE student assistant in all aspects of collection
conservation. Establishes appropriate quality control measures for
completed treatments and maintains statistics for the collection
conservation unit. Assists the Head of Preservation with needs
assessment and program planning, staff and user education, disaster
planning, and special projects as needed. Works with counterparts in
the Triangle Research Libraries Network (TRLN) to further the
development of cooperative programs. Serves on library-wide committees,
task forces, and teams. Librarians at the NCSU Libraries are expected
to be active professionally and to contribute to developments in the
field. Reports to the Head of Preservation.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Extensive knowledge of current
conservation principles, practices, and procedures related to the
preservation of library collections. Demonstrated experience with
treatment decision-making. Ability to work independently and
productively in a complex, changing organization. Ability to communicate
effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred: Ability to advise on issues related to the conservation
treatment of special collections materials. Prior supervisory
experience strongly preferred.
The University and the Libraries
As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, North
Carolina State offers degrees through the Colleges of Agriculture & Life
Sciences, Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences,
Management, Natural Resources, Physical & Mathematical Sciences,
Textiles, and Veterinary Medicine. As the largest academic institution
in the state, North Carolina State enrolls more than 28,000 students and
offers doctoral degrees in 54 fields of study. The university ranks
seventh nationally in research support from private industry, ninth in
the number of patents awarded, and, among universities without medical
schools, fifth in research and development. North Carolina State is a
national leader in networking technologies and a charter member of the
North Carolina Networking Initiative (NCNI), an Internet2 initiative
with the most advanced operational networking system infrastructure in
the nation.
The library system consists of a central library and branch libraries
for design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine. With a
staff of 309 FTE, the Libraries has over three million volumes, acquires
more than 37,000 print and electronic serials, and has a total annual
budget of approximately $20 million, with approximately $8 million
allocated to collections. The NCSU Libraries is the lead server site for
NC LIVE (North Carolina Libraries for Virtual Education), a multi-type
library initiative, making digital resources accessible to the citizens
of North Carolina.
The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the
Association of Research Libraries, the Digital Library Federation, and
the Center for Research Libraries. Duke University, the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and
North Carolina State form the Triangle Research Libraries Network
(TRLN), with combined resources of more than 13 million volumes, and
collections budgets totaling more than $29 million.
Salary and Benefits
The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience,
not less than $35,000 for this position. Librarians have academic status
without tenure or rank. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick
leave; comprehensive major medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF or
other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life,
disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are available.
Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North
Carolina is available. Relocation allowance.
Recruiting Schedule
Position available immediately. Applications will be reviewed upon
receipt and will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full
consideration. Confidential pre-interview screenings may be scheduled.
To apply, send cover letter (including title of position), resume, and
the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current,
professional references to: Linda McCormick, Personnel Services; Box
7111, NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111.
North Carolina State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer
Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application
process should contact Laura Blessing, NCSU Libraries Personnel Services
Office, at (919) 513-3251 or laura_blessing@ncsu.edu
For full vacancy announcement, please visit:
http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/personnel/jobs/c600202.html
