Paper Conservator for the Campus Conservation Initiative, The Harry Ransom Center
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The Paper Conservator performs conservation treatments on a range of works on paper for the Campus Conservation Initiative. The role consults with curators and collection managers, assesses treatment needs with campus partners, and coordinates day-to-day initiative operations. As part of the Harry Ransom Center’s Preservation and Conservation team, the conservator also contributes to division activities, supervises and trains interns and volunteers, pursues professional opportunities, and communicates about conservation work.
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Perform conservation treatments at all levels of complexity for a range of works on paper, including documents and manuscripts, architectural drawings and reproductions, maps, posters and prints, works of art on paper, and other paper-based materials. Provide full written and photographic documentation of treatment activities. Treatment may be carried out for other materials as appropriate to the conservators expertise and experience.Liaise and consult with curators and collection managers in campus collecting institutions on the care and treatment of collections. Work with campus partners to assess treatment needs, develop annual treatment plans, and coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Campus Conservation Initiative.As an integral member of the Harry Ransom Centers Preservation and Conservation team, participate in division-wide activities, including planning, meetings, tours, and the cooperative maintenance of conservation equipment and labs. Assist in supervision and training of interns and volunteers.Pursue research and professional opportunities as appropriate. Communicate to university audiences through a range of methods about conservation and CCI activities.
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