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From: Glover, Susan G. <sglover(a)bpl.org>
Date: Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 11:30 AM
The Boston Public Library is accepting applications for the Chief Book
Conservator position. The Chief Book Conservator will provide
expertise, services, direction, and leadership to enable the library
to successfully preserve its archival and special collections
materials, including preservation, conservation, and leveraging new
and emerging technologies and tools.
Salary: $56,191 – 75,816, DOQ. Competitive benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education – Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university
and a master’s degree or other post graduate, professional certificate
from a well-recognized program of conservation or bookbinding. In
exceptional circumstances, special education, training, and/or
experience as evidenced by a conservation portfolio may be substituted
for part or all of the educational requirements.
Experience – Five years of appropriate experience in a conservation
lab or bookbinding facility including two years supervisory and/or
management experience.
Employment Requirements:
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
Residency – Must be a resident of the City of Boston upon the first day of hire.
CORI – Must successfully clear a Criminal Offenders Record Information
check with the City of Boston.
Complete job description and application available at:
www.cityofboston.gov/OHR/careercenter.asp
Deadline for application: September 30, 2013
In compliance with Federal and State Equal Employment Laws, Equal
opportunity will be afforded to all applicants regardless of race,
color, sex, age, religious creed, disability, national origin,
ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, ex-offender status,
prior psychiatric treatment or military status.
Susan Glover
Keeper of Special Collections
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston MA 02116
617-859-2293