In addition to treatment of a wide range of bound materials, responsibilities include examination and documentation of materials. Other duties include evaluation of treatment needs of incoming objects, on-site examination of materials to be treated and organization of large projects. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of book conservation experience or the equivalent. Good writing, verbal and interpersonal skills are essential. Completion of a formal training program, experience in a library setting and knowledge of production methods would all be helpful.
Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience and skills.
Benefits are excellent. The individual selected for this position will receive the applicable locality pay adjustment. The Director of Preservation manages all preservation and conservation activities for the Library's entire collection. The selected person will direct the Binding and Collections Care Division, Preservation Reformatting Division, Preservation Research and Testing Division, and the Conservation Division. Duties include developing budgets, creating funding proposals, and formulating policies for the Library's collections.