Preservation Librarian (Open Rank) – Rare Medical Collections

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Preservation Librarian (Open Rank) to lead a comprehensive preservation program for the Reynolds-Finley Historical Library. Responsibilities include preventive care, environmental monitoring, conservation, digitization coordination, and policy development to ensure long-term access to rare materials.

The role supports exhibitions, research, and general collection preservation across UAB Libraries, reporting to the Curator and collaborating with

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in library/information science, conservation, museum or archival studies or related advanced degree.
• Experience applying preservation principles: preventive care, environmental monitoring, IPM, handling/storage standards, stacks maintenance.
• Policy development experience related to preservation in libraries; ability to work in a team and communicate effectively; physical ability to lift and move boxes up to 40 pounds.

Aufgaben

• Create and maintain preservation policies, priorities, and workflows for multi-format collections.
• Lead preservation conversations on committees and working groups.
• Coordinate preservation activities with Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences and UAB Archives.
• Manage environmental monitoring (temp/RH, light/UV), IPM, stacks maintenance, and storage/handling standards.
• Lead disaster preparedness and emergency response training/recovery for RFHL and coordinate with units and partners.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Physical handling ability

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in library/information science or related field

Jobbeschreibung

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Preservation Librarian (Open Rank) to lead a comprehensive preservation program for the Reynolds-Finley Historical Library. Responsibilities include preventive care, environmental monitoring, conservation, digitization coordination, and policy development to ensure long-term access to rare materials.

The role supports exhibitions, research, and general collection preservation across UAB Libraries, reporting to the Curator and collaborating with