Paper Conservator Position The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens San Marino, California, USA
The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens seeks a collaborative and enthusiastic conservator to join our preservation team. The Preservation Department at the Huntington includes book, paper, and paintings conservators who support the rich collections of the Library and Art Divisions. The paper conservator will work closely with other Library and Art Division staff in a team-oriented environment where collaboration and shared ideas are the norm. Reporting to the Senior Book and Paper Conservator, the Paper Conservator is responsible for the physical care, preservation, and conservation treatment of archival materials and works of art on paper. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Examines, analyzes, and performs both basic and complex paper conservation treatments for a broad range of paper-based materials including printed material, unbound manuscripts, photographs, works of art on paper, and parchment in accordance with AIC guidelines. * Provides full written and photographic documentation of treatments in accordance with AIC guidelines. Prepares condition assessments, conducts surveys, and provides other written reports as necessary. * Contributes to permanent and rotating exhibits including reviewing materials, making recommendations, and performing treatment. Reviews and prepares materials for incoming and outgoing loans. * Working with other staff, develops and implements preservation and treatment strategies at the collection level. Participates in departmental activities such as emergency response and environmental control. * Assists in general organization, maintenance, and management of conservation laboratory. Researches and recommends laboratory equipment and supplies. * Works closely with supervisor and curatorial staff to set treatment priorities for paper materials. * Conducts or assists with workshops, seminars, and other training. May train and supervise interns. QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree from a graduate training program in conservation preferred. * Thorough knowledge of conservation theory and practice and materials science as it applies to paper-based materials. * Ability to perform complex conservation treatments on both art and archival materials as demonstrated through a portfolio. * Excellent communication and organizational skills. * Evidence of professional activity, most typically through membership and participation in AIC. EXPERIENCE * One to five years professional experience in conservation of paper-based materials in an institutional setting. The Huntington Library is one of the world's great independent research libraries in the fields of British and American history, literature, art, and the history of science, stretching from the 11th century to the present. It is located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles in the city of San Marino. Conservators at the Huntington work in a well-equipped, modern 10,000 square foot laboratory on the second floor of the Munger Research Center. For more information about the Huntington, interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to visit: www.huntington.org For information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.huntington.org/WebAssets/Templates/content.aspx?id=920 To view the official posting, please see: https://huntingtonlibrary.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/HuntingtonCareers First consideration will be given to applications received by June 22, 2018. If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Andrea Knowlton Senior Book and Paper Conservator The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Rd San Marino, CA 91108 626-405-2100 ext 3440 [email protected] ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to [email protected] Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
