Preservation Lab Supervisor & Book Repair Lead

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University Libraries in College Station, TX is seeking a Library Specialist II to train and supervise student workers and oversee Preservation Lab spaces. You will assess general collection items and guide preservation treatments for damaged materials while maintaining lab equipment and supplies.

The role emphasizes organized, dependable work, balancing routine tasks with specialized preservation duties, and contributing to long-term stewardship of library collections.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of related library experience.
• Three years experience in a public, academic, or a specialized library, museum, or archive.

Responsibilities

• Student Employee Supervision and Training - Hires, trains, coaches, supervises, and evaluates student employees in the lab who are engaged in repairing books, creating enclosures, and transferring materials.
• Preservation Lab Coordination - Coordinates the organization and upkeep of all Preservation Lab spaces, outside of the Conservation Lab, including the book repair/enclosures work area, flex space, intake and storage areas, as well as the anteroom and adjacent portions of the office suite.
• Preservation Repair and Enclosures - Assesses the condition of library general collection items and recommends preservation services and treatments for damaged or fragile materials.
• Order Materials, Supplies, and Services - Submits purchase orders to maintain stock of Preservation Unit materials and supplies and tracks expenditures.
• Team Participation - Collaborates with Preservation employees to provide the best service to donors and library users.

Skills

Student supervision

Preservation lab

Book repair

Enclosures

Budget tracking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Gunnar mat cutter

Board shear

Guillotine

Job description

Texas A&M University Libraries in College Station, TX is seeking a Library Specialist II to train and supervise student workers and oversee Preservation Lab spaces. You will assess general collection items and guide preservation treatments for damaged materials while maintaining lab equipment and supplies.

The role emphasizes organized, dependable work, balancing routine tasks with specialized preservation duties, and contributing to long-term stewardship of library collections.