General Information
| Job Description | CONSERVATOR 4 | Working Title | Conservator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006118 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | University Library - D01090 | Department Head | Steven Mandeville-Gamble |
| Supervisor | Tiffany Moxham | Effective Date | 08/01/2023 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004922 | STDT 1 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Technical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy. |
Custom Scope
| Responsible for the conservation program within a museum or library. Exercises judgment in selecting methods and techniques for meeting goals. May supervise fewer than 2.0 FTE. Instructs lower level conservators on complex procedures and practices. Researches and recommends solutions to overarching and complex preservation and storage needs affecting the collection. |
Department Custom Scope
| The University Library Conservator is responsible for the preventive care and conservation treatment of flat paper items, bound materials, manuscripts, three-dimensional objects, photographs, paintings, textiles and other woven objects that are included in the general circulating collections as well as in the Special Collections & University Archives collections. This role is responsible for the execution and supervision of artifact conservation activities including handling questions with digital imaging, re-housing, condition surveys, and storage upgrades and will also provide expertise to support acquisitions, loans, exhibitions and other endeavors fundamental to the UCR Library operations. The Conservator is also expected to coordinate and/or contribute to other Library preservation needs such as, but not limited to, fine art, emergency management, and environmental monitoring. The successful candidate will be responsible for project management and training of the specialists, technicians, volunteers and others as assigned. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Advanced degree in related area. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Conducts surveys of conservation needs of the collection, and recommends
priorities.
|
55 |
Responsible for the long term care of the collection.
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15 |
Reviews objects requested for loan and exhibit.
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10 |
Develops and implements conservation plans.
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10 |
Establishes treatments, estimates treatment costs.
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5 |
Thoroughly documents conservation activities.
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5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Studio arts and manual skill in treatment of materials. | Required |
| Specialized field knowledge. | Required |
| Visual acuity. | Required |
| Knowledge of the technology and materials of artistic, historic, scientific and technological objects and of the chemical and physical processes of their deterioration. | Required |
| Ability to accurately budget and manage projects. | Required |
| Highly developed expertise in the principles and practice of general material conservation. | Required |
| Knowledge of art history or cultural history related to specialty. | Required |
| Knowledge of current conservation principles and practices, material science, and the history of book binding and conservation. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of conservation ethics, principles, and techniques as well as an awareness of and commitment to professional museum best practices through membership in professional organizations and attendance at meetings, workshops, and seminars. | Required |
| Highly skilled in performing a wide variety of conservation procedures with manual dexterity and sensitivity to materials. | Required |
| Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced team environment within a diverse and complex organization. Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and implement projects. | Required |
| Ability to foster a respectful, cooperative, professional and courteous work environment, maintain confidentiality and employ tact and diplomacy. | Required |
| Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work successfully in an intensely collaborative environment with a broad range of people from culturally diverse backgrounds, including colleagues, administrators, students, faculty, donors and alumni. | Required |
| Advanced knowledge of artists? fabrication techniques of prints, drawings, books, and photographs | Required |
| Basic photography skills. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of scientific studies (chemistry, physics, materials science, biology). | Preferred |
| Supervisory and leadership skills and the ability to collaborate with others in establishing priorities. | Preferred |
| Highly developed oral and written communication skills. | Preferred |
| Experience managing multiple concurrent projects while maintaining flexibility and shifting priorities and deadlines. | Preferred |
| Knowledge of emergence preparedness and emergency response. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Must pass DOJ/FBI background check | Required |
| This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter and will be required to complete training and comply with CANRA. | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Direction |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |