Biomedical Library Conservation Technician

computercraft; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid leave (128 hours/year)

Resumo da oferta

Computercraft is seeking an experienced Library Conservation Technician to perform conservation on the National Library of Medicine collection at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The role focuses on repairing, rebinding, and creating protective enclosures to preserve a vast range of materials from 19th century to modern times.

Responsibilities include maintaining the collection, documenting treatments, and supporting digital initiatives.

Qualificações

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in book and manuscript repair and rehousing.
• Trained in disaster salvage, response, and recovery of collection materials.
• Experience with complex conservation treatments (solvents, stain reduction, adhesive removal, mending, flattening).

Responsabilidades

• Repair materials from 19th century to present, including books, journals, manuscripts.
• Design and construct protective enclosures (portfolios, phase boxes, clam shells).
• Perform routine maintenance and apply library stamps to volumes.
• Provide photography services for projects and digital initiatives.
• Document treatments in internal database and update work orders in Ex Libris Alma.
• Identify supplies and assist with order preparation.
• Lead or participate in staff training and demonstrations.
• Assist with salvage after emergencies and mold remediation.
• Submit monthly progress summaries in Word/Excel.

Conhecimentos

Book repair

Rehousing

Disaster salvage

Independent work

Communication skills

Public Trust clearance

Formação académica

Conservation/preservation degree or certificate

Ferramentas

Ex Libris Alma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Computercraft is seeking an experienced Library Conservation Technician to perform conservation on the National Library of Medicine collection at the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. The role focuses on repairing, rebinding, and creating protective enclosures to preserve a vast range of materials from 19th century to modern times.

Responsibilities include maintaining the collection, documenting treatments, and supporting digital initiatives.