Job Opening Title:
Conservator For Special Collections (Books)
Name of Employer:
Cornell University Library
Job Site Location (City AND State) :
Ithaca, NY
Application Deadline:
until viable pool; early application is encouraged
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Master’s in Conservation, library science, or related field
Years of experience required:
2
Salary Range:
66,000-72,000
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply.:
Cornell University Library is pleased to announce an opening for a CONSERVATOR FOR SPECIAL COLLECTIONS with a focus on bound materials, in our Conservation Lab. This position, prioritized by the Library, is fully funded, full-time, and expected to be filled at the academic rank of Assistant Librarian. A master’s degree in conservation, library science, or related field, and 2 years professional conservation experience (including internships, fellowships, and similar) are required. See the position posting for the full list of required and preferred qualifications. The anticipated salary range is $66,000-$72,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience, with a generous benefits package. Funds for relocation expenses are available. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Look for details about an information session about this position soon.
Reporting to the Head Conservator, and joining our conservators, conservation associates, and student assistants, the Conservator for Special Collections will determine and perform conservation assessments, treatment, and rehousing, make care and storage recommendations, and determine strategies for the preservation of the Library’s bound materials in rare and special collections. In this role, you will coordinate and manage treatment and preparation of bound materials prioritized for instruction, research, exhibition, and digitization from the Library special collections in Rare and Manuscript Collections and the Kheel Center. You will collaborate with key staff on a variety of projects, including treatment and housing projects, exhibitions/loans, digitization projects, and outreach and engagement. You will have the opportunity to research new methods, developments, skills, and needs for managing the preservation of bound special collections at the Library, and to develop and deliver instruction and training in subject specialization and in new and emerging areas.
Cornell University was founded in 1865 with a mission to offer educational opportunities for any person on any subject. Reflecting this mission, Cornell University Library’s diverse rare and special collections feature 500,000 rare books, 80 million manuscripts, and photographs, and historic artifacts, with strengths in American, European, and Asian History and Culture, Science and Technology, Sexuality and Gender, and Music.
As a Research, Teaching, and Extension (RTE) faculty member, the Conservator for Special Collections will engage in service, scholarship, and ongoing professional development to meet the requirements of promotion and reappointment at Cornell University Library.
Incoming applications will be reviewed until a viable pool of applicants is identified; early submission is strongly encouraged. Please note the application instructions included in the link.
FULL POSTING FOUND HERE: https://cornell.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/CornellCareerPage/job/Ithaca-Main-Campus/Conservator-for-Special-Collections–Cornell-University-Library_WDR-00053092-1
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes 22 vacation days, 13 paid holidays, health insurance, life insurance, university retirement contributions, childcare and adoption assistance, and child tuition reimbursement. Funding is available to support professional training and research. More information regarding Cornell’s generous contract college benefits can be found at https://hr.cornell.edu/understand-your-benefits .
Contact: Michele Hamill MH92@cornell.edu
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