Assistant Conservator - Military Veterans

Position Information

Posting date 11/22/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 0111201

Position Title Assistant Conservator

Department this Position Reports to Library, Preservation Services

Hiring Range Minimum $48,300

Hiring Range Maximum $60,400

Union Type DCLWU

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position
Hanover, NH 03755
Berry Room 88

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose
Working in coordination with Dartmouth Libraries' Collections Conservator, the Assistant Conservator works to support the daily workflows and operations of the Conservation Lab through the ongoing consultation, documentation, and completion of conservation treatments for circulating, non-circulating, and special collections material. While the Assistant Conservator primarily performs treatments on printed books and bound manuscripts, as a conservation professional, they also have opportunities to work with different formats (e.g three-dimensional and multimedia objects) and on collaborative, interdepartmental special projects. The Assistant Conservator serves an essential voice in planning for the future of the conservation program at Dartmouth Libraries and works to create and foster a supportive learning culture, and to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion policies and practices into work whenever applicable.

This position is in-person, on-site at Baker-Berry Library. It may involve exposure to dust and mold or the use of organic solvents.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
• Three years of relevant experience working in an academic library or conservation lab.

• Knowledge of current conservation principles, practices, and procedures as they pertain to the treatment of library materials, including documentation practices set forth by the American Institute of Conservation ( AIC ).

• Demonstrated knowledge of bookbinding history and book structure.

• Developed skills in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of rare books, special collections, and archival material.

• Manual dexterity and ability to operate and maintain bookbinding tools and equipment. Must be able to work with leather and bookbinding materials.

• Familiarity with digital photography/digitization workflows, Microsoft programs, Airtable, and Lightroom.

• Must be able to lift boxes of up to 50lbs.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.

Preferred Qualifications
• Master's degree in Conservation, certificate in book conservation, or equivalent bench work experience in an academic library.

• Knowledge of general and organic chemistry.

• Interest and basic knowledge of contemporary media/digital conservation practices and techniques.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Deborah Howe

Department Contact Phone Number Deborah.Howe@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Deborah Howe, Collections Conservator

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy