Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Preservation Trainee (6760C), Library Administration

Preservation Trainee (6760C), Library Administration - 80964

Preservation Trainee position in Library Administration at UC Berkeley. This preservation trainee position provides flexible support of the Library's preservation program to maintain the collections in serviceable condition. This role is for applicants who are new to the field of library preservation and conservation and may be interested in pursuing an advanced degree in preservation or conservation.

Departmental Overview

The Preservation Department maintains the Library's collections in serviceable condition. It is responsible for binding, repair, conservation treatment, protective enclosures, disaster planning, and other preservation services.

Position Summary

This preservation trainee position provides flexible support of the Library's preservation program to maintain the collections in serviceable condition. This position is for applicants who are new to the field of library preservation and conservation and may be interested in pursuing an advanced degree in preservation or conservation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the minor repair of general collections materials (e.g., books, maps), measure library materials for custom enclosures, construct custom enclosures, encapsulate flat items.
• General preservation activities, including environmental monitoring, pest management, disaster planning and salvage response.
• Assist with processing monographs and serials for binding.
• Assist with photocopy replacement of damaged or missing pages.
• Maintenance of work space, equipment and supplies.
• Record and submit monthly production statistics.

Required Qualifications

• Strong interest in library preservation and conservation.
• Ability to work under general and close supervision.
• Willingness and ability to work with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
• Competence with Google and/or Microsoft Office applications.
• Graduated from a 2- or 4-year post-secondary education program and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated interest in working with hands.
• Demonstrated interest in learning introductory conservation skills.

Salary & Benefits

For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. The budgeted hourly range for this position is $27.69 (Step 1) - $28.91 (Step 3). This is an 16 hours/week, non-exempt, biweekly-paid position.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. This is not a visa opportunity.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

To apply, visit: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psc/ucb/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.JOB_OPENING_FL&JobOpeningId=80964