Conservation Projects Associate - Library Associate 2
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JOB SUMMARY The Conservation Projects Specialist (Library Associate 2) oversees all aspects of the evaluation, tracking, and project management of materials selected for digitization. Reporting to the Conservator, this position is responsible for inspecting and performing a wide variety of treatments on both special and circulating collection materials and formats, including paper, cloth and leather bindings, maps and flat paper, manuscripts, photographs, and other objects according to established best practices and procedure to facilitate preservation and digitization. The Projects Specialist receives and inspects materials as part of the established digitization workflows and works closely with Digital Support Services staff and curators to plan and perform treatments on collections before and after digitization. This position also performs post-digitization review, documentation of damage, repair, and tracking of all materials to ensure they are returned to the appropriate holding location, and works with selectors and project managers in long term housing and storage options. The Conservation Projects Specialist will also work with the Conservation staff to perform a wide range of treatments to both circulating and special collections to support research and exhibition needs. RESPONSIBILITIES Conservation Treatments Uses independent judgment to perform preventive and conservation interventions to support the digitization of items in accordance with conservation standards. This may include cleaning, disbinding, humidification and flattening, mending, repair or preparation of the materials to facilitate scanning and mitigate possible damage. Conservation Assessments Receives, inspects, documents, and establishes a use and treatment plan for all materials going through the scanning process. Identifies issues that may impact the physical stability and digital capture of materials. Project Management Responsible for tracking, and routing of digital project materials from entry into department until exit, including security while material is in the unit. Decides on processes or routes materials to appropriate staff and/or digital equipment. For large projects or grant funded projects, the Conservation Associate may supervise and assign tasks to student and/or project staff. Maintains basic statistics on work performed for regular reporting and planning. Advanced Treatments Undertakes complex and advanced special collections conservation treatments and housing constructions to support work on grants, special projects, and exhibits. Binding and Repair Assists with circulation repair work, using independent judgment repairs or restores bindings and flat paper in accordance with conservation standards. Among other duties this may include construction of new bindings, replacement of spines, rebacking, resewing of text blocks, addition of new end sheets and tip-ins, tissue mends, deacidification, encapsulation, mold remediation, freeze drying and insect extermination using blast freezing, and creation of protective enclosures. Other Duties Performs other duties as assigned, including maintaining statistics, serving on selected committees, interacting with the public, and assisting in disaster response and recovery. Attends workshops and training as needed to build and maintain skills and competencies.
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Expected Salary: |
$51,884 minimum salary; The Smathers Libraries offer a salary commensurate with experience and credentials. |
Minimum Requirements: |
Master's degree and two years of related library experience; or a bachelor's degree and four years of related library experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education. |
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Application Process To apply, submit
Apply by 11:55 pm (EST) on July 4, 2024 (applications will be reviewed as received). Submit all application materials through the Jobs at UF online application system. If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please contact Tina Marie Litchfield, George A. Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at [email protected]. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
Health Assessment Required: | No |