[Preservenw] Senior Conservator for Books and Paper, University of Washington Libraries (Seattle, WA)

[Kathryn Leonard]

Senior Conservator for Books and Paper

University of Washington Libraries

Seattle, WA


Working in a collaborative team environment under the direction of the Director of Preservation Services, the Senior Conservator plans, documents, and performs complex item-level conservation treatments on both bound and unbound special collection materials, including rare books, manuscripts, prints, maps, and drawings on paper or parchment. The Senior Conservator cultivates productive relationships and works in consultation with collection managers and preservation staff to establish priorities for treatment. The person in this position works on unique and diverse special collections throughout the UW Libraries with a focus on rare book conservation and provides professional advice and education to staff, interns, and other libraries and cultural heritage institutions in the region, as needed. The Senior Conservator also maintains an awareness of current practices in conservation through participation in relevant professional organizations and professional development.


Salary: $5450-$7300 per month


Although open until filled, priority application date is February 28th, 2023.


For more information and to apply:
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Please send questions regarding the application process to uwhires at uw.edu<mailto:uwhires at uw.edu>. Questions regarding the position may be sent to Erik Dahl, Libraries Human Resources eadahl at uw.edu<http://eadahl@uw.edu>.



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Kathryn Leonard

Conservation Manager, Preservation Services

University of Washington Libraries

Box 352900  Seattle, WA 98195-2900

206 543 2273

(she/her)

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