Job Posting: Duke University Libraries–Senior Conservation Technician
Listing Start Date: March 5, 2025
Expires: April 5, 2025
Duke University Libraries Verne and Tanya Roberts Conservation Lab is searching for a Senior Conservation Technician to work primarily on circulating collections. A full description and more information on how to apply can be found at this link: Senior Conservation Technician
The Senior Conservation Technician Responsibilities include book repair primarily for circulating collections; creating custom enclosures for both circulating and special collections; workflow management; lab management; overseeing student training and work assignments, including quality control of their work; participation on the library disaster response team; and outreach activities including writing blog posts and participating in tours.
More information about the university, the library, and this position will be available at an information session over Zoom on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight time. No registration is needed – simply join the Zoom at the link below at the designated date and time. Participants can login as anonymous, attendee names only seen by panelists. The Zoom session can be accessed here: duke.zoom.us/j/95646304435
Salary and Benefits
Salary dependent on qualifications and experience; anticipated salary range $50,000-$60,000. Comprehensive benefits package includes 15 days vacation, 14 holidays, 12 days sick leave; health, dental, disability and life insurance and support for professional development and training.
Application
An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted at careers.duke.edu/ – Search for Requisition ID #255083 . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications which are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed. Applicants invited for an interview will be expected to present a portfolio of work.