From:Anna Z Radkowski-Lee <azrl_at_uamail.albany.edu>
PROFESSIONAL VACANCY NOTICE - SEARCH EXTENDED
University at Albany Libraries
University at albany, SUNY
Collections Conservator
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Preservation Librarian, the
Collections Conservator is responsible for conservation, repair and
enclosure construction for the University Libraries' circulating and
non-circulating materials in the general and special collection; works
in close collaboration with staff across the Libraries to evaluate
collection and item level needs and recommends treatment; assists with
the development of emergency planning for the Libraries; evaluates
and implements new technologies related to the preservation and
reformatting of library materials; and, provides staff training. As
the Department's student staff supervisor, establishes specifications
and procedures for work performed and workflow patterns, and ensures
quality of completed work. Finalists will be asked to submit official
transcripts and will demonstrate communications skills and knowledge
of trends in preservation through a presentation to library faculty,
staff, and other members of the University community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required - Baccalaureate degree. Supervisory experience.
Relevant experience and training. Knowledge of: preservation issues in
research libraries; book repair, rebinding, and paper conservation
procedures; technical concepts and practices related to the
deterioration, preservation, and reformatting of library holdings;
emergency preparedness and response; and collection survey
methodologies. Demonstrated ability and experience with book repair,
flat paper repair, enclosure construction, and reformatting. Working
knowledge of Windows applications and web-page software. Strong
service orientation. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Applicants must address in their applications their abilities to work
with a culturally diverse population.
Preferred: Experience with technical processing in a large library
environment, and conducting workshops.
TERMS & BENEFITS: Tenure-track position and calendar year appointment
; sick leave and annual leave; health and disability insurance;
dental, vision and prescription coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State
Teachers Retirement available (employee contribution rate 3%).
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL, IF POSSIBLE, TO:
azrl_at_uamail.albany.edu
(Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee, Library Personnel Officer, University
Libraries - LI 111, University at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue,
Albany, New York 12222. )
DEADLINE: The deadline for receipt of applications is March 27, 2006.
Please include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three
references.
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, SUNY AND THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES
Albany's University Libraries are among the top 100 research libraries
in the United States. They are a highly valued partner in teaching
and research at the University, serving a campus community of 16,000
full-time and part-time students and 2,300 faculty and staff and a
broader regional, national and international community. The
Libraries employ a dynamic and knowledgeable staff of 144 FTE and 300
part-time student assistants to provide excellent services to a campus
community that makes heavy demands on these services. Collections
total 2 million cataloged volumes and the Libraries offer a full
spectrum of resources, from rare books and manuscripts to electronic
resources. Librarians work closely with teaching faculty to offer
user education and information literacy instruction. The University
Library on the main campus is a 175,000 square feet, 4 story building
providing seats for 1,660. It contains several fully-networked
library classrooms and laboratories, a 60 seat computer user room, a
large networked reference area, and an interactive media center.
The Thomas E. Dewey Graduate Library for Public Affairs and Policy on
the Rockefeller College campus serves the graduate schools of Criminal
Justice, Public Administration, Social Welfare and Information Science
and Policy. The New Library, opened in September 1999, on the main
campus houses the Science Library, the M. E. Grenander Department of
Special Collections and Archives, and the Library's Preservation
Department.
The University Libraries are fully automated. Minerva, the University
Libraries' new Web-based catalog, contains information on all
cataloged holdings and is Internet accessible. The Libraries provide
an extensive array of electronic and networked resources and
Web-accessible services. They are members of the Association of
Research Libraries, The Research Libraries Group and The Center for
Research Libraries. Additional information about the University at
Albany Libraries is available at:
(http://www.library.albany.edu).
THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER
Anna Z. Radkowski-Lee
Library Personnel Officer
University Libraries - LI 111
University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
(518) 442-3574
Received on Tue Mar 21 2006 - 02:23:32 EST