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This deadline for this posting has been extended.
Rare Books Consultant
For 2000-2001
The State Library of Pennsylvania, through its fiscal agent, Mansfield
University of Pennsylvania, seeks responses to a RFP for consulting services
to
evaluate and provide services for a rare books collection. The RFP is
available from the Purchasing Office, Attn: Ms. Margaret Chapel, Brooks
Maint. Building, Mansfield University, Mansfield, Pa. 16933. Questions
should be directed to Alice Lubrecht at 717 783-5968 or email to
alubrecht@state.pa.us.
Duties:
· Responsible for the care and maintenance on a 20,000 volume closed
stack collection.
· Provides reference service for this collection.
· Evaluates printed materials for treatment and performs repairs,
constructs enclosures, or refers to outside conservator.
· Work with furniture restorers to restore furniture assigned to the
reading room
· Select additional furnishings appropriate to the room
· Serves as library liaison to committees working to develop a digital
exhibit as well as an instructional unit for school children
· Provides information about the collection and its special
environment needs to library management as plans for a building renovation
are started.
Qualifications:
Requires a BA/BS (a Masters in Library Science or American History would be
a plus); formal or on-the-job training in bookbinding or book conservation;
two to three years library experience (research or rare books/special
collections library preferred); PC skills; dexterity and strength to handle
awkward, heavy, and/or fragile materials; ability to solve problems, work
collaboratively, and communicate effectively.
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