Book and Paper Conservator, The Harry Ransom Center

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The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research library and museum at UT Austin. Its extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of writers and artists, deepening our understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts. Visitors engage with the Center's collections through research and study, exhibitions, publications, and a rich variety of program offerings including readings, talks, symposia, and film screening.

The Harry Ransom Center seeks an energetic and collaborative book and paper conservator to join the Ransom Center Preservation and Conservation Division in a full-time, permanent position. The conservator will work on a wide variety of bound and paper-based materials from the Ransom Center collections, from medieval to contemporary works. The Division works closely with staff across the Ransom Center to support the use of collections for research, teaching, exhibitions, loans, and imaging.

This position will carry out preservation and conservation of bound collections and works on paper at the Harry Ransom Center and provide conservation treatment at all levels of complexity for the Center's works on paper (including archival documents, maps, posters, prints, and art on paper) and bound collection materials (from bound manuscripts, incunabula and other historical bindings to contemporary books, photo albums, and scrapbook formats).

• Perform book and paper conservation treatments at all levels of complexity, providing full written and photographic documentation. Apply appropriate research techniques, including use of instrumental methods, in the examination and analysis of collection materials.
• Consult with curators, collection managers, exhibition staff, and other Ransom Center staff on the preservation, handling, housing, treatment, and exhibition of bound items and works on paper.
• Participate in preventive measures, such as inspection of incoming collections; emergency preparedness, response and recovery; housing; and staff collections handling training.
• As an integral member of the Preservation and Conservation team, participate in division-wide activities, including planning, meetings, tours, and the cooperative maintenance of conservation equipment and labs.
• Assist in the supervision and training of Conservation Lab interns and volunteers.
• Pursue research, independent study, and professional opportunities that further the field of conservation, representing the Ransom Center in local, national, and international forums as appropriate. Communicate to the Ransom Center's audiences through a range of methods on paper conservation.
• Other related functions as assigned.

• Master's degree from a recognized graduate conservation education program.
• Experience carrying out conservation treatment of bound collections and works on paper in libraries, special collections, archives, or museums.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with curators, special collections managers, and conservators in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of materials and technologies encountered in the creation and conservation of the full range of works on paper and bound materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the nature of paper and inks, colorants, adhesives, and material technologies as applied to the creation of artistic, literary, and documentary works.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

$62,200.00

• Ability to work in a standard office environment.
• Ability to work with conservation variables including chemicals and mold.
• Ability to work with conservation equipment including sharp instruments.

M-F, 40 hours between 7AM-7PM

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.