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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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