Conservation & Preservation Specialist
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Science
Information & Knowledge Management
The Boston College Libraries are seeking a full-time Conservation & Preservation Specialist to fill a newly created role that serves the six campus libraries within a libraries-wide Preservation program. The Specialist is responsible for conservation treatment and constructing enclosures for general and special collections materials, as well as supporting the department’s work in preventive preservation, disaster planning and response, policy and training, and consultation across library departments.
The position reports to the Conservation and Preservation Manager and includes hiring and supervising part-time student assistants and/or interns.
Demonstrated ability to perform basic conservation treatments and excellent hand skills are required. A bachelor's degree, and prior work experience in conservation or book binding, with an academic or research library collection are each preferred. Additional requirements include excellent time and project management skills; exceptional independent judgment; strong oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated ability to create, develop and interpret technical and workflow documentation;
keen attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency; ability to lift boxes up to 30 lbs.
Full Time
EducationNA
Salary Range $51,342.00- $64,191.00/year Conservation & Preservation Specialist, Boston College (Boston)The Boston College Libraries are seeking a full-time Conservation & Preservation Specialist to fill a newly created role that serves the six campus libraries within a libraries-wide Preservation program. The Specialist is responsible for conservation treatment and constructing enclosures for general and special collections materials, as well as supporting the department’s work in preventive preservation, disaster planning and response, policy and training, and consultation across library departments.
The position reports to the Conservation and Preservation Manager and includes hiring and supervising part-time student assistants and/or interns.
Demonstrated ability to perform basic conservation treatments and excellent hand skills are required. A bachelor's degree, and prior work experience in conservation or book binding, with an academic or research library collection are each preferred. Additional requirements include excellent time and project management skills; exceptional independent judgment; strong oral and written communications skills, including demonstrated ability to create, develop and interpret technical and workflow documentation;
keen attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency; ability to lift boxes up to 30 lbs.
Full Time
EducationNA
Salary Range $51,342.00- $64,191.00/year(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).