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Job Description: Department: Preservation Classification: Exempt, Full-Time Regular Limited Term, 37.5 hours. This is a three-year position with the possibility of extension. Summary The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens seeks a collaborative Project 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 Project Conservator will carry out conservation work to support the digitization of books and paper-based materials within the Library and Art collections. They will also work with the Preservation team to prepare books and paper-based collections including; books, manuscripts, archival materials, and works of art on paper for exhibition and loan. The Project Conservator reports to the Senior Book and Paper Conservator and works successfully with diverse staff at many levels across the institution in a team-oriented environment where collaboration and shared ideas are the norm. Essential Functions Assesses condition and handling needs of materials selected for digitization and provides conservation support for digital projects. Works with the digitization team and the Senior Book and Paper Conservator to help coordinate digital projects across multiple departments. Examines, analyzes, and performs both basic and complex conservation treatments and housing for a broad range of paper-based library and art materials, including books, bound and unbound manuscripts, works 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 and assists in coordinating disaster response and recovery activities. Assists in general organization and maintenance of conservation laboratory. Researches and recommends laboratory equipment and supplies. Conducts or assists with workshops, seminars, and other training. May train and supervise interns. Other Functions Other duties as assigned. 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 books and paper-based materials. Ability to perform complex conservation treatments on a broad range of books, archival materials, and works of art on paper, 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 the conservation of books and paper-based materials, working with art, rare books, and/or special collections materials in an institutional setting. The Huntington is one of the world's great independent research libraries in the fields of British and American history, literature, art, and 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, interested and qualified individuals are encouraged to visit the Huntington's website at www.huntington.org <http://www.huntington.org/>. Application Instructions Please attach a cover letter and resume to your online application. First consideration will be given to applications received by November 18, 2019. If you have any questions about the position, please contact: Kristi Westberg Senior Book & Paper Conservator The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens 1151 Oxford Rd. 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