MRCG News & Announcements
Job Opportunity: Director of Conservation Services at the Newberry Library in Chicago
Reporting to the Roger and Julie Baskes Vice President for Collections and Library Services, the Director of Conservation Services leads and directs the library’s preservation and conservation program and provide support for Exhibitions and loan activities. The Director plans and manages the operations of the Conservation Services Department and supervises its staff.
Job opportunity at Northwestern University Library
The Conservation Technician is based in the Preservation Work Group, reports to the Chief Conservator, and has the primary responsibility of performing a broad range of conservation treatments as well as constructing or retrofitting housings for circulating and non-circulating library material.
Historic Conservation Technician Job at the NY State Education Department
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Historic Conservation Technician 2 position in the New York State Archives.
Job Opening: Senior Conservator at the State Historical Society of Missouri
The State Historical Society of Missouri seeks a Senior Conservator to perform technical treatments in the repair of paper documents, art works on paper, books, photographs, and audio and video tapes.
Job Opportunity - Paper and Photograph Conservator, Chicago History Museum
The Paper and Photograph Conservator ensures the preservation of the collection and loan materials. The Paper and Photograph Conservator undertakes diagnostic examination, strategic conservation planning, hands-on practical and preventive conservation work, and documentation for a variety of paper-based materials including maps, architectural records, prints, art on paper, manuscripts, books, and photographs.
Conservation Technician Position at Northwestern University Libraries
The Conservation Technician is based in the Preservation Work group, reports to the Chief Conservator and has the primary responsibility of coordinating and performing conservation treatments and housings on both circulating and special collections materials. They play an important role in disaster response, exhibits, departmental policy and other activities.
New position at OSU libraries: Book and Paper Conservator- Deadline extended to May 23
Reporting to the Head of Conservation, the Book and Paper Conservator will be responsible for performing conservation treatments of bound and unbound library materials in support of the stewardship of special collections at the Ohio State University Libraries.
Position Available: Materials Care Assistant, Northwestern University Library
The Materials Care Assistant is an important member of the University Libraries Preservation Work Group. This position has key responsibilities including coordinating housing projects, tracking collections material, and participating in preventative conservation initiatives. Additional responsibilities include managing intra-library aspects of exhibits and collaborating with various stakeholders.