Book & Paper Conservator
- Employer
- Stanford University
- Location
- Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity. JOB PURPOSE: The Book & Paper Conservator is responsible for working independently, as a team member, and as a supervisor to examine, analyze, document, and treat paper-based objects of the Hoover Institution Library & Archives' international collection of personal papers, organizational records, and rare published materials from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. The Book & Paper Conservator coordinates the preparation of material for research use, digitization, and/or exhibition to promote discovery and access to the Hoover Institution’s multi-lingual cultural heritage materials. CORE DUTIES*:
- Coordinates the examination, analysis, documentation and treatment of archival materials and/or rare published materials, according to professional standards and current archival and library procedures.
- Participates in the formulation and implementation of project planning, management, and workflow; determines project goals and schedules; and surveys archival and library holdings to identify materials in need of additional attention.
- Assists with the development of procedures and workflows to support the Library & Archives Digital First/Virtual Library initiative.
- Independently analyzes problems and recommends solutions, displaying a high degree of initiative, originality, and judgment in applying archival and library principles and procedures to complex and unique collections.
- Assists with the development of processes and workflows to support the Library & Archives circulation and access procedures
- Conducts preservation assessments to determine appropriate preservation actions and conservation treatment.
- Supervises the day-to-day work of staff, assistants, vendors and student and/or temporary workers, including hiring, training, scheduling, assigning and prioritizing workloads, setting appropriate deadlines, reviewing work for quality and timeliness, and providing performance review input.
- Collects and maintains statistics, reports, and other metrics to assess and improve functions using multiple platforms
- Assists with outreach and reading room activities
- Participates in relevant professional and outreach activities.
- Demonstrated abilities in the examination, analysis, documentation, and treatment of archival and rare materials
- Advanced knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of cultural heritage materials, specifically conservation practice for paper and photographic materials
- Expert hand skills, including manual dexterity and color acuity, and advanced knowledge of analytical techniques
- Familiarity and experience with institutional preventative conservation practices for collections and exhibition and a record of successful conservation treatments
- Preservation experience with objects, audio, video, film, and photographic media.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with the flexibility to adjust to changes and reprioritizations while maintaining a very high level of productivity.
- A high level of proficiency using PC-based applications (Windows, word processing, spreadsheets) and other computer applications (email, Internet, Integrated Library Systems); ability to keep up-to-date with emerging technologies in academic libraries and conservation practice.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and direct teams across disciplines and to build long‐term relationships
- Experience with, or ability to learn skills for the supervision and training of staff and assistants.
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work, with strong project management skills and the ability to use considerable judgment and initiative.
- Preference for a working knowledge of at least one non-English language; other additional languages desirable.
- Preference for an advanced knowledge of preservation issues in cultural institutions and/or accomplishment in conservation research and writing preferred
- None
- Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Work with books and in places that may be dusty.
- Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
- Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
- Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.
- Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift 40 pound boxes or bundles.
- May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings and weekends.
- Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as with external organizations.
- Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
- Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.
The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 1782
- Employee Status: Regular
- Grade: H
- Department URL: http://www.hoover.org
- Requisition ID: 87555
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