Job Opportunity at NEDCC - Book Conservator ************************************************** NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center is seeking an innovative and creative Conservator to join its Book Conservation Lab. The Conservator will perform conservation of diverse and unique bound materials including printed books and pamphlets, bound manuscripts, scrapbooks, atlases, record books and photograph albums. The successful candidate will be joining a team of experienced and productive book conservators, and will benefit from working alongside imaging specialists and conservators in other specialties dedicated to the care of books and collections of significance and value. The Center has treated some of the nation's most significant volumes, such as William Bradford's manuscript history of the Plymouth Plantation; Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's journals of the Corps of Discovery Expedition; and Jacqueline Kennedy's White House scrapbooks. See NEDCC Stories for other projects of note: http://bit.ly/Nstor18
QUALIFICATIONS: A knowledge of physical, mechanical and chemical nature of books and paper as evidenced by graduate degree in conservation or related field of study; knowledge of book and paper conservation principles and practices; an understanding of preservation principles and their relation to treatment options; ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to work in a productive environment; meticulous attention to detail; documentation skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; and creativity and enthusiasm. Preferred qualifications: Demonstrated ability to contribute to the profession through teaching, research and/or publication. Preliminary questions about the position? Feel free to contact Executive Director Bill Veillette, bveillette <at> nedcc<.>org. NEDCC staff will be at AIC in the Exhibit Hall if you would like to learn more about employment opportunities at NEDCC. View the full job description and application instructions: http://bit.ly/Njobs18 ********************************************************** NEDCC | Northeast Document Conservation Center - www.nedcc.org Andover, MA ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
