Photographs & Paper Conservator

Nasjonalbiblioteket; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 610,000 - 730,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Inclusive workplace (IA scheme)

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

The National Library of Norway in Oslo invites applications for a Conservator of photographs, books and paper. You will assess, conserve, and prepare documents for exhibitions while contributing to ongoing research projects and the development of new analytical tools.

We offer a large interdisciplinary environment, inclusion in the IA scheme, and a salary range of NOK 610,000–730,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in conservation of photography, books and paper materials.
• Experience from work in similar institutions.
• Experience from exhibitions (desirable) and interest in digital analytical tools (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assess condition and apply conservation methods to photographs, prints, drawings, books and manuscripts
• Prepare documents for exhibition and loaning, including assessing their condition and how they should be handled and mounted
• Analyze conservation-related matters in connection with exhibitions, storage facilities and preventive conservation of documents
• Contribute to the professional development of the field of conservation, including techniques and new tools for documentation and analysis
• Work actively on academic and research projects

Skills

Language skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in conservation of photography, books and paper materials

Job description

The National Library of Norway in Oslo invites applications for a Conservator of photographs, books and paper. You will assess, conserve, and prepare documents for exhibitions while contributing to ongoing research projects and the development of new analytical tools.

We offer a large interdisciplinary environment, inclusion in the IA scheme, and a salary range of NOK 610,000–730,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience.