Collections Care Assistant - Health Pamphlets Project (part-time; up to 17.5 hours/week; position available May 2017 - January 2018)
Under the supervision of the Head of Preservation, the Collections Care Assistant creates protective enclosures for items in the Health Pamphlets Collection, an important collection of over 50,000 historic pamphlets related to a broad range of issues in international health. The Collections Care Assistant will rehouse pamphlets into acid-free envelopes with custom cut slings and create custom-designed corrugated boxes for housing the collection. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Create protective enclosures for items from the Health Pamphlets Collection, including envelopes with custom cut slings and corrugated boxes. 2. Work with library staff to resolve cataloging and bibliographic control issues related to labeling pamphlet enclosure. 3. Retrieve and reshelve boxes of pamphlets. 4. Assist in lab maintenance, cleanliness and upkeep of tools, equipment and supplies. 5. Participate in disaster preparedness and response as needed. 6. Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications Demonstrated commitment to and interest in the field of library and archives preservation Aptitude for detailed handwork and excellent manual dexterity Knowledge of basic book handling practices, with demonstrated sensitivity to the handling of fragile and/or rare materials Physical ability to undertake collection care duties such as moving books and materials weighing up to 30 lbs., operating lab machinery, and working in sometimes dusty and dirty environments Strong organizational skills, including the ability to establish priorities and achieve goals Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Education and Experience Bachelor's degree Experience working in a library or conservation lab is preferred TO APPLY Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include Collections Care Assistant in the subject line of the email. See https://nyam.org/about/careers/collections-care-assistant-pamphlets-part-time/ for more information. About The New York Academy of Medicine We are dedicated to advancing the health and well-being of people living in cities. We do this through our Institute for Urban Health, home of interdisciplinary research, evaluation, policy, and program initiatives; our world class historical library of medicine and public health and its active programming in history, the humanities, and the arts; and our Fellows a network of more than 2,000 experts elected by their peers from across the professions affecting health. We approach our current priorities of healthy aging, disease prevention, and eliminating health disparities-all critical issues of our time-with a deep and long-standing commitment to understanding the complex factors that determine health in cities. Since our founding in 1847, the Academy has a legacy of over 160 years of pioneering progress in urban health-making a lasting impact on health in New York City and beyond. About The Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory The Academy is home to one of the most significant historical libraries in medicine and public health, with internationally known collections containing many of the primary formative texts of medicine. The Library is equally renowned for its extensive journal collection, comprising long runs of medical serials from around the world, and for its ephemeral materials in health and medicine. Archival holdings document the practice of medicine in New York from the 18th century to the present, and include the records of over 35 professional medical societies. Founded in 1847 and open to the public since 1878, the Library is dedicated to building bridges among an interdisciplinary community of scholars, educators, clinicians, and the general public. It fills a unique role in the cultural and scholarly landscape of New York City through its collections, by providing research services, classes, and tours for diverse educational and professional groups, and through its public programs and activities. The Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory was established in 1982 with a mandate to care for the Academy collections. SCOTT W. DEVINE Head of Preservation Gladys Brooks Book and Paper Conservation Laboratory 212.822.7365 The New York Academy of Medicine LIBRARY 1216 Fifth Avenue New York, New York 10029 ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Archives through August 2016 at http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/ Archives from September 2016 onward at https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/
