Onsite Library Conservation Technician: Books & Manuscripts

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

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health, dental, vision, and disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Paid leave 128 hours/year for first 3 

11 paid holidays

40-hour work week

Resumo da oferta

Computercraft is seeking an experienced Library Conservation Technician to preserve the National Library of Medicine collection on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. This full-time on-site role focuses on repairs, rehousing, and conservation of books, manuscripts, and related materials.

The position requires expertise in binding repair, enclosure design, documentation, and collaboration with staff. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.

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 various conservation treatments including solvents, stain reduction, adhesive removal, loss compensation, and mending tears.
• Experience re-backs, board, and case repairs to leather, cloth and paper bound items; ability to create storage enclosures.
• Ability to work independently under tight deadlines and make sound decisions concerning conservation treatments.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsabilidades

• Repair materials from 19th century to present, including books, journals, pamphlets, broadsides, and manuscripts.
• Design and construct protective enclosures (portfolios, phase boxes, clam shells) for various time periods.
• Carry out regular maintenance of the collection and apply stamps to volumes.
• Provide photography services for specific projects and digital initiatives.
• Document accurate treatment reports using an in-house database and update work orders in Ex Libris Alma.
• Identify lab supplies and assist with order preparation.
• Lead or participate in staff training and demonstrations for NLM staff and visitors.
• Assist in answering conservation questions and maintaining conservation lab equipment.
• Assist in salvage and mold remediation of affected collections.
• Submit a monthly statistical summary of work accomplished via Word or Excel.

Conhecimentos

Book repair

Disaster salvage

Conservation treatments

Repair bindings

Independent worker

Decision making

Written and spoken communication

Public Trust clearance

Formação académica

Conservation/preservation degree

Ferramentas

Ex Libris Alma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Computercraft is seeking an experienced Library Conservation Technician to preserve the National Library of Medicine collection on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. This full-time on-site role focuses on repairs, rehousing, and conservation of books, manuscripts, and related materials.

The position requires expertise in binding repair, enclosure design, documentation, and collaboration with staff. Applicants should have strong communication skills and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.