> Role Description: Book conservation assistant sought to join a small, > independent workshop in London. The applicant will be working alongside an > accredited conservator in, you would be required to perform conservation > treatments on rare books and manuscripts, and other archival material > including posters, modern printed materials and parchment. Must enjoy > working with rare, complex and delicate material, from the complexities of > more modern materials to the subtleties of historic binding structures and > their preservation. Providing high quality professional services to museum > and library collections, archives and private owners. High level practical > skills are a must. > > 14.0 hours per week, flexible, can be arranged to suit you. > Pay rate: Hourly rate negotiable depending on experience. > > Key skills required: > Masters level qualification in Book and Archives Conservation with relevant > hands-on experience, preferably at least 2 years post-qualification. > High level of professional engagement, preferably on the PACR pathway towards > accreditation and practical knowledge of current practice and research. > Good time management and record keeping. > Be confident working on the full range of treatments, from box-making, in > situ repairs to binding reconstruction. > Demonstrable experience in a variety of materials including leather, paper > and parchment. > Able to work independently and also following specified instruction. > Strong communication skills and ability to maintain confident working > relationships. > How to apply: > Please send a few images of your work, along with your > CV and a cover letter to [email protected] > Please write 'Book and Archives Conservator' in the subject line of your > email. > > Only suitable candidates will be contacted. > ****** 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]/
