Paper Conservator

Carlisle, PA
Full Time
Mid Level

Job Title: Paper Conservator

Location: Carlisle, PA 17013

 

Duties:

  • Basic Services.  The Candidate shall provide professional paper conservation support for the USAHEC digitization project.
  • Treatment plans will use USAHEC forms (Treatment Plan).
  • Treatment plans will contain the following: condition, physical description, previous treatments, before treatment photographs documenting condition, and proposed conservation treatment(s). 
  • Creation of treatment reports: Final treatment reports will use USAHEC forms (Treatment Report).
  • Final treatment reports will contain: all conservation treatments performed including materials, during treatment photographs, after treatment photographs, and handling/storage suggestions to maintain material stability.
  • Shall provide a treatment plan to the USAHEC COR prior to commencement of treatment for each archival item.

 

Education and Qualifications:

  • Ability to write and communicate clearly in English.
  • Three (3) years specialized experience in the field of paper conservation and completion of a graduate level conservation program with a specialization in paper conservation.
  • One (1) year of experience in the treatment of photographs and scrapbooks.

 

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