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 1. EXTENDED DEADLINE Senior Paper Conservator role in Cambridge UK

 2. RE: IAP Virtual seminar: Pigment identification – SEM-EDX, XRF & Raman 
microscopy

 3. Workshop Equipment for Sale

 4. 2025-2026 Pre-Program/Post Graduate Internships ~ Hands-On Practicums

 5. Pest Odyssey open meeting in Oxford, April 14th

 6. Art in Transit 2.0 - intro to packing and crating (April/May 2025)

 7. Position Announcement: Associate Conservator at The Newberry Library, 
Chicago

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1.From: Sophie Rowe
 Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025  9:22 AM
 Subject: EXTENDED DEADLINE Senior Paper Conservator role in Cambridge UK
 Message:  Please note that the deadline for applications for this role has 
been extended to midnight on 2nd March:  
   Be a part of something amazing...  As the principal museum of the University 
of Cambridge and the largest cultural venue in the region, The Fitzwilliam 
Museum acts as a crucial bridge between the University, the City and the rest 
of the world, and has an international reputation for extraordinary  research, 
world class exhibitions, award-winning public programmes and significant 
collections spanning many cultures and centuries.  The role holder will be part 
of a project team and will help to plan and implement a conservation and 
research project, generously supported by the Conal Shields Fund. They will 
focus exclusively on the Museum's important collection of mezzotints by David 
Lucas  after John Constable, known as the English Landscape (1830-32), 
including an important set of trial proofs of the mezzotints totalling some 450 
impressions. Many are touched or annotated by Constable, and some relate to 
instructions in Constable's correspondence  to Lucas, also present in the
 Museum's collection. Reflectance Transformation Imaging (RTI), a computational 
photographic technique, has proved a valuable tool for investigating the 
evolution of the image in the proof impressions of the English Landscape.  The 
technology has enabled us to definitively place the sheets in state order and 
scrutinise minute changes in the development of the prints to better understand 
the collaboration between artist and printer.  The outcomes of this project 
will include full conservation of the mezzotints, research outputs and an 
exhibition for the public. Through technical research and practical 
conservation of these works, the post-holder will ensure the timely delivery of 
these  outcomes to an excellent standard.  The post-holder is a specialist in 
conservation of works of art on paper and as Senior Paper Conservator is 
working at the peak of conservation practice. The role holder must be able to 
work unsupervised on heritage of unique and international significance,  to an
 outstanding level of skill.  There will be an opportunity at interview to 
study example prints and discuss their condition and potential treatment 
options. If selected for interview, candidates will be asked to provide a 
portfolio of recent conservation projects.  In return we offer an encouraging 
and supportive environment, generous holiday allowance, an attractive pension 
scheme and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme.  
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2.5 years in the first 
instance.  Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful 
candidate will be required to undergo a basic disclosure (criminal records 
check) check and a security check.  Closing date for applications: 2nd March 
2025  For further information or to apply, please visit: 
https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/49991/  Please quote reference DA44794 on your 
application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.  The University 
actively supports equality,
 diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of 
society.  The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are 
eligible to live and work in the UK.  
   
   
   
   
    Sophie Rowe ACR (she/her)  Head of Conservation  The Fitzwilliam Museum  
Trumpington St  Cambridge CB2 1RB  
   Direct Line:  01223 332930  
   https://fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/ <https://fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/>  
     
   https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/plan-your-visit/exhibitions/rise-up 
<https://www.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/plan-your-visit/exhibitions/rise-up>  
  

2.From: James Martin
 Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025  9:24 AM
 Subject: RE: IAP Virtual seminar: Pigment identification – SEM-EDX, XRF & 
Raman microscopy
 Message: 
Tracy is an excellent scientist and teacher, and should provide a practical, 
thoughtful overview of reliable analysis of pigments. She was the scientist to 
whom I referred outside inquiries through the Sotheby’s lab in London. 


Sent from my iPhone

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Original Message:
Sent: 2/24/2025 11:48:00 AM
From: James Black
Subject: IAP Virtual seminar: Pigment identification – SEM-EDX, XRF & Raman 
microscopy




Date: Thursday, 6th March 
Tutor: Tracey Chaplin
Price: £25.00
Platform: Zoom
Time: This seminar will start at 3pm GMT


There will be a 55 minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of discussion.


Please register on Eventbrite. 
<https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1096075835329?aff=oddtdtcreator>


This seminar introduces three of the main instrumental non-destructive 
techniques routinely used to identify pigments on works of art – scanning 
electron microscopy energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX), X-ray 
fluorescence and Raman microscopy.  The processes, applications and limitations 
for each method will be described, with case studies used to illustrate each 
method. Such instrumental methods are often used in combination with visual and 
polarised light microscopy.


Tracey Chaplin is an Independent Scientific Consultant specialising in analysis 
and identification of artists’ materials and their degradation products on 
objects such as paintings, sculpture, furniture, manuscripts, wallpaper, 
textiles and architectural elements. This includes the application of 
microscopy, cross-sectional analysis, spectroscopies, scanning electron 
microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, X-ray fluorescence 
and gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Tracey lectures in 
conservation science at the City and Guilds of London Art School, has published 
extensively and is one of four authors of The Pigment Compendium.


 




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James Black 
Co-ordinator
International Academic Projects
London
www.academicprojects.co.uk
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3.From: Jessica Crane
 Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025  4:05 PM
 Subject: Workshop Equipment for Sale
 Message: I have a range of bookbinding equipment for sale in Central Texas, 
outside of Austin. Including:
Medium Book PressFlat file storageWorkshop table
Some small storage cabinetsand a Cast Iron Based Board Chopper
The building currently used to house the workshop is being sold and these need 
to find a good home. I also have a few supplies such as hides, quarter sawn 
boards, and paper stock, etc available.  All in great working condition. 

Must have help to move and transportation.Please email for individual prices 
and photos.
[email protected] <[email protected]>

4.From: Elise Morin-Rousseau
 Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025  4:10 PM
 Subject: 2025-2026 Pre-Program/Post Graduate Internships ~ Hands-On Practicums
 Message: 2025 - 2026 Internship Positions Open ~ Hands-On Practicum In San 
Francisco, California 

ACdR Conservation SF ~ Art Conservation de Rigueur, is a large 
multi-disciplinary independent conservation studios, with highly skilled 
professional staff established in 1999. This reputable conservation center 
specializes in the treatment of: textiles, objects, decorative arts, paintings, 
collections care, mold and pest remediation/abatement treatments; including 
emergency and disaster recovery from smoke, ash and soot, cleaning and repair 
of Fine Art Collections. Our studios work with a broad scope of clients and 
institutions, both public and private.

Extend your academic and practical experience through a supervised, 
constructive and instructive environment, to develop and expand your skills, 
and support your future professional development. Join our professional staff 
and other interns already on the team. Our large independent studios are a 
non-stop busy beehive of projects and activity to learn and gain experience 
from on a daily basis.

Pre-Program and/or Post Graduate Conservation (with paid grant stipends) 
Coordinated Host Rental Housing Provided

Fall ~ Winter ~ Spring ~ Summer Semesters 2025-2026 

6 to 9 months U.S. Citizens/Residents, 3 months International Applicants (90 
day travel Visa’s only)

14 to 28 hours, 2-4 days per week

Applicants must either be currently enrolled in a program leading to a diploma 
or degree in a conservation or relevant museum collections care field, have 
completed appropriate studies within the past three years, or are considered 
"Pre-Program" continuing students pursuing a graduate conservation program, but 
need to accrue the many needed hours of experience prior to applying-in which 
case, this is a great place to accumulate some of those requisite hours. 
Previous internship experience in conservation and/or museum collection care 
and handling is preferred, this is can be a first time internship, or an 
intermediate to advance post graduate experience placement. Many of our prior 
interns have gone onto the US and international graduate conservation programs 
with wonderful successes in this highly competitive and technically complex 
field. For Post Graduate applicants, this is an excellent position to explore 
an initial grounding experience coming out of your programs and into
 practical real world application and treatments, as well as, networking in the 
field, interfacing with clients and gaining project management skills.

Projects May Include: Oil and acrylic paintings, public art projects, archive 
collections, sculpture, watercolors, prints, European tapestry, needlepoint, 
Asian and Oriental embroideries, haute couture costume, dress and textile 
collections, ethnographic weavings and objects, works on paper, rare books, 
ceramics, porcelain, wooden objects, indigenous and ethnographic objects, 
Japanese painted silk screens and scrolls, Tapa cloths, quilts, Tibetan 
Thangka, rare silk flags, and other ephemera. Additionally, we are working on 
many concurrent Disaster Recovery projects with several Northern California 
institutions, pertaining to contaminated fine art collections/inventories with 
smoke, soot, and ash damages, along with mold and pest remediation.

Applied Skills to be Instructed: research, condition assessments, photo 
documentation, treatment logs, object cataloging, micro-hepa vacuuming, surface 
cleaning, hand sewn and mechanical repairs, support linings and mounts, object 
cleaning, in-fills, stabilization, consolidation, CO2 anoxia encapsulation, ATP 
bioluminescence testing, dry thermal vacuum freezer treatments, integrated pest 
management, environmental monitoring, material and fiber analysis, working with 
custom formulated aqueous & non-aqueous gels, the MCP ~ modular cleaning 
program, solvents, adhesives, archival materials and custom fabrication of 
housing, boxes and much more… Our studios also use the FLIR infrared thermal 
camera for technical analysis, the ARMscope stereo microscope for cross-section 
pigment sample testing, XRF and UV digital microscope camera for other 
analytical surveying. Applicants may send a letter of intent and interest, 
digital portfolio, two letters of recommendation and CV to: Elise Rousseau,
 Director and Principal Conservator ~ [email protected] Qualified 
candidates will be requested for in person interviews, and online over ZOOM / 
FaceTime. We are a progressive and open minded organization, and promote 
diversity. LBGTQ and BIPOC applicants are welcome to apply.

All Positions will remain open until placements are filled. Flexible Starting 
Dates for each semester may commence between:

*Fall/Winter 2025: August 15th through September 15th. *Winter/Spring 2026: 
January 10th Through February 15th. *Summer 2026: July 1st through July 10th. 

Job Type: Pre-Program and Post Graduate Internships Benefits: • Flexible 
schedule • Professional development assistance • College/University Credit • 
Compensation ~ Grant Stipends $500. - $1000. per month 

Schedule: • Day Shift 10 am - 6 pm • Monday to Thursday, 2-4 days per week • 
Six to nine months commitment, August through December, and/or January through 
May. COVID-19 considerations: We are keeping with health and safety practices 
and protocols at the studios, face masks mandatory if ill, hand washing, 
sanitizing and disinfecting our work spaces daily. Our staff and team are all 
fully vaccinated, and all interns must be fully vaccinated. Ability to 
Commute/Relocate: • San Francisco / Bay Area • Local and affordable 
neighborhood rental housing with established intern hosts are available.

Education and Experience: • Baccalaureate and Master degrees in Applied Fine 
Art, Art History, Archive & Library Science, Archeology, Art Conservation, 
Collections Care, Art History, or related Museum Studies fields • Previous art 
conservation and/or collections care internship experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: • Outer Richmond District, San Francisco, California

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is: • Dependable -- more reliable than 
spontaneous • Detail oriented -- focus on the details of individual treatment 
work, along with the full scope of a project • Achievement oriented -- enjoys 
taking on challenges, even if they might fail • Innovative -- prefers working 
in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity.

Our Company Culture: • Detail oriented -- quality, competency and 
precision-focused • Outcomes -- results focused with a strong performance 
expectation • Stable -- traditional, organized, innovative, astute processes 
and protocols • Diversity -- supportive, openminded, kind, progressive and 
fairness-focused • Team Contribution -- cooperative and collaborative.

Contact: • Elise Rousseau, Director and Principal Conservator • 
[email protected] • ACdRConservation.com


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Elise Morin-Rousseau
Director and Principal Conservator
ACdR Conservation SF ~ Art Conservation de Rigueur et Anoxia Abatement Services
San Francisco
United States
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5.From: Jane Thompson-Webb
 Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025  4:10 PM
 Subject: Pest Odyssey open meeting in Oxford, April 14th
 Message:  
The Pest Odyssey group is delighted to announce that we will be holding one of 
our annual, open meetings this year. This will be on Monday 14th April 2025 at 
the  Bodleian Library, Oxford. This will be a hybrid meeting, but we hope that 
you will be able to join us in person.
 
 
 
We are looking for contributors to this meeting. We invite you to submit 
abstracts for 5 minute news updates, 10 minute short presentations or 15 minute 
more detailed presentations.  Any IPM related topic will be considered, but 
presentations discussing sources of  sustainable alternatives to many of the 
conservation products used withing cultural heritage will be particularly 
welcome. Please send your abstracts of 200 words (max), indicating  the length 
of presentation you would like to give to  [email protected] 
<[email protected]> by 10th March. 
 
 
 
Booking for the day will open shortly.
 
 
 
 
 
Jane, Chair, Pest Odyssey.
 
 
        

                      Jane        Thompson-Webb 
   Conservation Manager          T:0121 348 8211 
www.birminghammuseums.org.uk/ <https://www.birminghammuseums.org.uk>
Birmingham Museums Trust
Registered Address
Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham, B3      3DH
            

                                Birmingham Museums is an educational charity 
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6.From: JP Brown
 Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025  4:11 PM
 Subject: Art in Transit 2.0 - intro to packing and crating (April/May 2025)
 Message: Art in Transit 2.0 is delighted to announce Crating 101 - a short 
course on the theory and practice of packing museum collections for transport, 
developed jointly by AIC and the Preparation, Art handling, and Collections 
Care Information Network (PACCIN).


The course will comprise two online webinars at the end of April and the 
beginning of May, and an optional hands-on workshop at the pre-session of the 
AIC Annual Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. 
 
Webinar 1
- Wednesday April 30. 1:00  4:30 p.m. ET
The first webinar will cover damage from vibration and shock during road and 
air transit and strategies for preventing and minimizing short- and long-term 
damage, by calculating appropriate padding strategies. Instructors: Bob White 
and Dale Kronkright.


Webinar 2
-   Wednesday May 7. 1:00  4:30 p.m. ETThe second webinar will focus on 
probable risks and practical approaches to packing collection items for 
transit. Instructors: Chris Barber, JP Flick, Mark Wamaling, and T Ashley 
McGrew.


Workshop (AIC Annual Meeting Pre-session). 
- Wednesday May 28. 9:00 a.m.  5:00 p.m.
The in-person workshop will be a full day of hands-on work, with a focus on 
applying the theory from the two webinars to actual packing. Participants will 
work in groups to implement the theory from the webinars by designing and 
building inner packing for facsimile objects (3-D objects and paintings) to fit 
a prefabricated outer crate. After construction, the crates tested for the 
effects of shock and vibration and the success of the work evaluated. 
Instructors: Dale Kronkright, Mark Wamaling, T Ashley McGrew


Registration for webinars only ($120; unlimited participants) 
Register at the AIC Learning page 
<https://learning.culturalheritage.org/products/crating-101-online-only>


Registration for webinars + workshop ($285; maximum 16 participants.)
Once you have registered for the 2025 AIC Annual Meeting, you can add the 
Crating 101 webinars + workshop package by logging into the AIC website, and 
updating your registration 
<https://2025-annual-meeting.events.culturalheritage.org/registration/myActive>.
 Note that it is possible to register for a single day (at an additional cost 
of $50) if you do not wish to register for the whole AIC conference.
AdminstrativaThe workshop will occur at the Walker Art Center, 725 Vineland 
Place, Minneapolis, MN 55403. Attending the webinars is a prerequisite for the 
in-person portion of the workshop. Transportation to/from the Walker Art Center 
will not be provided. The Walker Art Center is a 5-minute drive (15-minute 
walk) from the AIC Annual Meeting hotel.

About the instructors


- Bob White is a Ph.D. noise, vibration, and modal analysis (NVH) engineer and 
owns White Noise LLC, a NVH and dynamics testing service in Waterloo Iowa. Bob 
was the Senior NVH Test Engineer for John Deere for 31 years where he authored 
six patents related to vibration and power transmission testing and engineering.

- Chris Barber has been a collections care professional in the commercial 
sector since 2002. In addition to his operational contributions to best 
practices in packing and crating are comprehensive proprietary IT tools for 
guided crate design and problem-solving with predictive models for MRP, labor, 
carbon, cushioning, and related data management. More recently he has also 
supported operations through process improvement, systems design, global 
standardization, training, and governance in storage, project management, and 
crating. In 2023 he collaborated with STiCH to build ICEFAT's carbon calculator 
for crates. Chris volunteers with the AIC Materials Working Group and serves as 
Publications Chair for PACCIN.


- Dale Kronkright is Head of Conservation at the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum in 
Santa Fe, New Mexico. Dale has been gathering vibration, shock and climatic 
data for the museum's collections in travelling exhibitions and loans since 
2011. In 2016, Dale began working with co-author Vikrant Palan and Polytec Inc. 
to study the natural frequencies of the museum's paintings using laser Doppler 
vibrometry. In 2021, Dale began working with co-author Robert White at White 
Noise LLC to test a reusable art transport system that attenuates all vibration 
impulses above 6 Hz. This year they successfully achieved that engineering 
goal! He is extremely excited about this achievement. Dale co-authored three 
vibration attenuation and damping patents related to art in transit.


- JP Flick is the Director of Crating for Maquette Fine Art Services. JP is a 
Crating and Packing specialist with over 24 years of experience. Starting as a 
Crate Shop Technician at Artex Fine Art Services in 2000. Moving up the ranks 
to Assistant Manager in 2012. After Artex's merger with Crozier Fine Arts, JP 
continued as Assistant Crating Manager and then Crating Supervisor from 2018 to 
2024. With a focus on Crating and Packaging design, JP has become the primary 
packer of three-dimensional objects for many museum collections.


- Mark Wamaling has over twenty-five years of experience in packing and crating 
design for museum exhibitions and large collection relocations. Since 2014, he 
has been the Board of Directors Chair of the Preparation, Art handling, 
Collections Care Information Network (PACCIN) where he has managed their 
program services and been an advocate for the art handling profession. Mark has 
conducted art handling training and development for many years in the fine art 
service industry and as a training consultant to museums. He has provided 
presentations at workshops, webinars, and museum conferences on the topics of 
packing, crating, and materials.


- T. Ashley McGrew served as the Publications Committee Chair, managing the 
online program services of the website and Listserv, from 2008 to 2017. He is 
currently a member of two PACCIN sub-committees and is the organization's 
liaison to the American Institute for Conservation. His career reflects a cross 
section of the varied roles that make up the PACCIN community. Working 
thirty-seven years as a hands-on art handler, freelance crate builder, 
preparator, collections manager, art services worker, project manager, 
independent consultant and expert witness has resulted in a broad and varied 
perspective. His work history starts as a preparator and self-taught crate 
builder at a small university museum who attended a regional Art In Transit 
workshop in Dallas in 1992 before relocated to become the head crate designer 
and packer in the NYC offices of first FAE and then ARTEX. He worked for 
Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian as the onsite collections 
manager where he
 oversaw the packing/crating/ logistics involved in the move of its 800,000+ 
object collection from the Bronx NY to Suitland MD. At the completion of the 
project, he was hired as a lead Preparator for installation at the Getty Center 
in Los Angeles from 2004 to 2009. He worked briefly for SAI before moving on to 
his current role at the Cantor Art Center at Stanford University.

[ Apologies for cross-posting.]
JP Brown (he/his)
Senior Conservator
Vice-Chair MFT-IDG 
<https://www.culturalheritage.org/membership/groups-and-networks/preventive-care/microfading-tester-international-discussion-group-(mft-idg)>



7.From: Kimberly Nichols
 Posted: Tuesday February 25, 2025  10:38 PM
 Subject: Position Announcement: Associate Conservator at The Newberry Library, 
Chicago
 Message: Dear Colleagues,

I am sending out a reminder about the Newberry Library's new position for 
Associate Conservator. Those interested may apply here 
<https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6c69260d-b5d0-4a5e-a057-e89d9ce47ba1&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=547560&lang=en_US>.
  Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is 
filled. Thank you for your consideration!


 

Associate Conservator position at the Newberry Library

The Newberry Library, an independent library free and open to the public, is 
excited to announce a new position of Associate Paper Conservator. The Newberry 
has a long and distinguished history as a leader in the field of conservation. 
Paul Banks, the first permanent conservator at the Newberry starting in 1963, 
was on the cutting edge of conservation science and documentation at the time. 
He began training staff and publishing leaflets on bookbinding and conservation 
at the library, before moving on to establish a conservation program at 
Columbia University School of Library Science (later moving to UT Austin). 
Paul's contributions continue to guide and inspire conservation at the Newberry 
today. 

The Conservation Lab at the Newberry works across the institution with 
curators; exhibition, reading room, and research center staff; and students and 
scholars, to safeguard use of the collection for exhibitions, research, 
teaching, and outreach. This position will support the Director of Conservation 
in overseeing and contributing to the care and preservation of the library's 
diverse collections, which include incunabula, early modern and contemporary 
rare and artist's books; early and modern manuscripts on paper and parchment; 
and archives, maps, prints, photographs, postcards, and broadsides. The 
Associate Conservator will have the opportunity to help the department develop 
its analytical capabilities, initially with implementation of its portable XRF 
spectrometer and then with expanding upon its capabilities for future research. 
The Newberry nurtures a scholarly and professional community, which provides 
research and educational opportunities, engaging library staff, visiting
 fellows, and scholars alike, as seen here 
<https://www.newberry.org/news/analysis-reveals-that-manuscript-is-most-extensive-example-of-pre-columbian-maguey-paper-in-existence>.






Associate Conservator

Regular Full Time Professional, US

Salary Range: $65,000.00 Annually


 

TO APPLY: Interested candidates can apply here 
<https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=6c69260d-b5d0-4a5e-a057-e89d9ce47ba1&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=547560&lang=en_US>.
 


 

ABOUT THE NEWBERRY: The Newberry collection-some 1.6 million books, 600,000 
maps, and 5 million manuscript pages-is a portal to more than six centuries of 
human history, from the Middle Ages to the present. We connect researchers and 
visitors with our collection in the Newberry's reading rooms, exhibition 
galleries, program spaces, classrooms, and online digital resources. 


 

Since its founding in 1887, the Newberry has remained dedicated to deepening 
our collective understanding of ourselves and the world around us. As 
individuals engage with Newberry collections and staff, they discover stories 
that bridge the past and present and illuminate the human condition. 


 

The Newberry's community of discovery is driven by a shared commitment to 
promoting research, inspiring learning, and using inquiry across the humanities 
as a tool to engage critically in a vibrant democratic society.


 

SUMMARY: Reporting to the Director of Conservation Services, the Associate 
Conservator assists with identifying preservation priorities and performing 
treatment and rehousing of Newberry Library collection materials and assists 
the Director with coordinating general and special collections conservation 
workflows, implementation of conservation initiatives and other departmental 
activities.


 

This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.


 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 




In consultation with Director of Conservation Services, curators, and Reader 
Services staff, identifies conservation needs and performs and documents 
treatments on Newberry Library collection materials, which include a broad 
range of materials, such as books, archival documents, maps, manuscripts on 
paper and parchment, photographs and other materials.  



Assists in planning and coordinating treatment workflows and preservation 
priorities;  



Assists with implementing preservation initiatives and maintaining established 
professional standards relating to storage, exhibition display and 
transportation; 



Supports exhibition related work, assisting with preservation display, 
conservation treatment and installation and de-installation; 



Participates in loan activities, including preparing condition reports and 
serving as a courier;  



Supports and guides department staff, as well as interns and fellows, in 
conservation and preservation activities; 



Participates in training department volunteers in rehousing projects;  



Assesses new acquisitions and collections for rehousing and treatment needs;   



Trains and educates Newberry staff in the care and handling of materials;  



Assists with surveying materials for grant proposals and conservation projects; 
 



Assists Director with developing protocols and workflow for technical analysis 
of library material, including use of XRF. 



Supports environmental and pest monitoring programs and assists in responding 
to concerns with the environment; 



Assists with managing conservation documentation records; 



Participates in producing reports and statistics, and database management;  



Maintains disaster preparedness materials and information, and coordinates 
disaster preparedness training programs;  



Assists in monitoring conservation equipment and material supply needs;   



Participates in tours of the department and other forms of conservation 
outreach;  



Stays informed of current research and developments in conservation, 
preservation, and related fields, and;  



Performs other tasks or activities needed for the achievement of departmental 
goals




 

QUALIFICATIONS:




Graduate degree in the conservation of books and paper, or equivalent 
combination of training and experience.  



Minimum five years of conservation experience in a museum or rare book library 
setting.   



Extensive knowledge of paper-based works, including book history and structure. 
 



Excellent hand skills and understanding of conservation theory, practice, and 
treatments for library and archival materials including books, paper, maps, 
bound manuscripts on paper and parchment, and photographs.  



Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively, and productively 
in a dynamic environment.   



Demonstrated record of continued education in the field.    



Demonstrated ability using productivity software including spreadsheets and 
databases.  



Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.   



Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.  




 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate 
complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. Physical ability to 
stand for multiple hours per day and to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.


 

SCHEDULE: This is a full-time, exempt position, working 35 hours per week, with 
normal hours generally from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. The incumbent 
will work onsite.


 

BENEFITS: For more information, please see the "What We Offer" section on the 
Newberry Careers page.

 





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Kimberly Nichols
Director of Conservation
The Newberry Library
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 255 - 3549
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