Medieval Manuscripts Conservator (Term) for Digitization

The-Morgan-Library-; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The Morgan Library & Museum seeks a conservation specialist to examine, document, and treat bound illuminated manuscripts for the Morgan Illuminated digitization project. This is a 33‑month term position beginning January 2027, reporting to the Sherman Fairchild Director of Conservation.

You will also support the imaging team to digitize manuscripts safely and participate in preventive conservation, housing, storage, imaging, and display of collection materials.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in conservation from an established university program, plus at least 2 years work experience with bound materials.
• Portfolio demonstrating treatment of medieval manuscript materials.
• Knowledge of digital imaging techniques used to study historical artifacts; familiarity with Photoshop and Bridge and RAW processing.
• Understanding of AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Examination, documentation, and treatment of bound illuminated manuscripts for the Morgan Illuminated digitization project.
• Support the imaging department to safely digitize manuscripts.
• Participate in preventive conservation activities, promoting safe housing, storage, imaging, and display of collection materials.

Skills

Observational skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in conservation

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Bridge

RAW image processing

TMS (Morgan's collections system)

Microsoft Office

Gmail / Google Drive

Job description

The Morgan Library & Museum seeks a conservation specialist to examine, document, and treat bound illuminated manuscripts for the Morgan Illuminated digitization project. This is a 33‑month term position beginning January 2027, reporting to the Sherman Fairchild Director of Conservation.

You will also support the imaging team to digitize manuscripts safely and participate in preventive conservation, housing, storage, imaging, and display of collection materials.