Skill in performing all phases of a variety of binding styles and structures and understanding of their historical development. Detailed theoretical end practical knowledge of the characteristics of a wide variety of bookbinding materials. Understanding of the causes of their deterioration, and the effects on them of particular chemicals, treatments, and conditions. Undergraduate college degree desirable. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
Program includes paper repair, deacidification, exhibit preparation, and case making.
Bookbinding experience would be useful. Smithsonian Institution, Conservation Analytical Lab Duties will be to document conservation treatments, take part in conducting experiments to develop new methods and techniques of conservation, end assist in the teaching of the Smithsonian Conservation Training Program. With the large photographic collections of the Smithsonian Institution, it is desirable to have a person able to lead CAL's photographic conservation efforts, working with other conservators and conservation scientists. For position announcement and necessary forms write to Alan Postlethwaite, Acting Director, Conservation Analytical Laboratory, Museum Support Center, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560. Non-U.S. citizens may be hired only in the absence of qualified U.S. citizens.