Conservation & Preservation Specialist

State; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boston College Libraries are seeking a full-time Conservation & Preservation Specialist to support six campus libraries within a libraries-wide Preservation program. The Specialist handles conservation treatments and constructs enclosures for general and special collections while aiding preventive preservation, disaster planning, and training.

Reporting to the Conservation and Preservation Manager, the role includes hiring and supervising part-time student assistants and interns.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform basic conservation treatments and hand skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in conservation or book binding desirable.
• Strong time and project management, independent judgment and documentation skills.
• Able to lift boxes up to 30 lbs with careful handling.

Responsibilities

• Perform conservation treatments and construct enclosures for general and special collections.
• Support preventive preservation, disaster planning and response, and training.
• Consult across library departments and assist with policy development.
• Hire and supervise part-time student assistants and/or interns.

Skills

Conservation treatment skills

Hand skills

Time management

Project management

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Lifting up to 30 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Conservation & Preservation Specialist, Boston College (Boston)

The Boston College Libraries are seeking a full-time Conservation & Preservation Specialist to fill a newly created role that serves the six campus libraries within a libraries-wide Preservation program. The Specialist is responsible for conservation treatment and constructing enclosures for general and special collections materials, as well as supporting the department’s work in preventive preservation, disaster planning and response, policy and training, and consultation across library departments. The position reports to the Conservation and Preservation Manager and includes hiring and supervising part-time student assistants and/or interns.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to perform basic conservation treatments and excellent hand skills are required. A bachelor's degree, and prior work experience in conservation or book binding, with an academic or research library collection are each preferred. Additional requirements include excellent time and project management skills; exceptional independent judgment; strong oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated ability to create, develop and interpret technical and workflow documentation; keen attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency; ability to lift boxes up to 30 lbs.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

NA

Salary Range

$51,342.00- $64,191.00/year

Conservation & Preservation Specialist, Boston College (Boston)

The Boston College Libraries are seeking a full-time Conservation & Preservation Specialist to fill a newly created role that serves the six campus libraries within a libraries-wide Preservation program. The Specialist is responsible for conservation treatment and constructing enclosures for general and special collections materials, as well as supporting the department’s work in preventive preservation, disaster planning and response, policy and training, and consultation across library departments. The position reports to the Conservation and Preservation Manager and includes hiring and supervising part-time student assistants and/or interns.

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to perform basic conservation treatments and excellent hand skills are required. A bachelor's degree, and prior work experience in conservation or book binding, with an academic or research library collection are each preferred. Additional requirements include excellent time and project management skills; exceptional independent judgment; strong oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated ability to create, develop and interpret technical and workflow documentation; keen attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency; ability to lift boxes up to 30 lbs.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

NA

Salary Range

$51,342.00- $64,191.00/year