Job Opportunity: Conservation Resident at Northwestern University Libraries in Evanston, IL
Professional Librarian Vacancy
Northwestern University Libraries offer an advanced post-graduate conservation residency (previously called a fellowship) for a two-year appointment, September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024. The conservation residency provides practical experience in a busy academic library conservation lab balancing treatment responsibilities with professional research activities. There will be the opportunity to gain bench experience, develop skills in treatment decision making, and research a topic of interest.
Under the supervision and tutelage of the Chief Conservator, the Conservation Resident performs a broad range of conservation treatments on rare books, manuscripts, prints, drawings, maps, and other unbound archival and special collections materials. Treatment includes the preparation of condition and treatment reports with an appropriate level of photo documentation. Anticipated projects for 2022-2024 may include, mending of 19th and 20th c. Arabic manuscripts, treatment of iron gall ink bound manuscripts from c. 1800, and participation in pigment identification on green 19th c. books.
The Conservation Resident stays current with new developments in the field of library conservation and conducts research related to an area of interest. Topics may include treatment techniques, materials identification, or historical studies. Research should be of a quality that could result in a paper, poster, or presentation.
The Conservation Resident may assist other professional staff in the department with surveys, preservation education and outreach initiatives, exhibits-related projects, and disaster response initiatives. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Salary: Annual stipend starting at $55,000 plus benefits. Northwestern University offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including health care and other benefits. The conservation resident is eligible to apply for professional development support funding; available amounts vary annually but are typically around $2,000.
To apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references.
Please apply for this position on the NUHR Recruitment Website.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled with first round zoom interviews expected in late February. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to submit a portfolio of recent conservation treatments.
General Information
Position Title: Conservation Resident
Job Title: Librarian
Department: Preservation
Full Time: 37.5
Job Status: Open
Available positions: 1
Posted: 1/31/2022
Job Details
Required Qualifications: Master's degree in conservation or associated field, with an emphasis on book and paper conservation treatment, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Knowledge of current conservation principles and practices, material science, and the history of bookbinding and conservation. Demonstrated ability to perform high quality conservation treatments on special collections materials, primarily book and paper, and to communicate effectively about treatment options and decisions.
Information for Librarian Applicants
Please apply for this position on the faculty recruitment website. As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.
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Susan Russick (she/her/hers)
Chief Conservator
Northwestern University Libraries
Northwestern University
1970 Campus Drive
Evanston, IL 60208
www.library.northwestern.edu
susan-russick@northwestern.edu
847.491.3840
