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About the Role
The Morgan Library & Museum seeks a full-time assistant book conservator to join a small department caring for exceptional and varied collections. This role supports the Morgan’s mission to preserve, interpret, and develop its collections, making them accessible to a broad audience.
Responsibilities
- Examine, document, and perform technical study and treatment of rare books and manuscripts on paper and parchment, as well as bindings and binding structures, adhering to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice.
- Participate in preventive conservation activities, including safe housing, storage, handling, imaging, and display of collection materials.
- Engage in professional participation, research, publication, and outreach activities within an active institutional program of exhibitions and loans.
- Guide and facilitate the work of students, interns, and post-graduate fellows.
- Undertake courier travel by air and/or truck, up to several times per year.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- A graduate degree (M.A., M.S.) in conservation from an established university program, or equivalent training and experience.
- A minimum of 2 years post-graduate work experience in the conservation of rare books, manuscripts, and bindings.
- Knowledge and experience of a range of simple and complex treatment options for bound collection materials.
- Ability to execute appropriate treatments with accuracy and precision, demonstrated by a portfolio.
- Keen observational skills for understanding and interpreting bound collection materials, techniques, and conservation treatments.
- Knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of bound objects and treatment substances.
- Awareness of analytical or other techniques for material identification and change determination.
- Familiarity with digital, spectral, and other technical imaging for artifact study and treatment documentation.
- Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Bridge, and processing of RAW image files.
- Understanding of and adherence to the AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice, including documentation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to collegial and collaborative work across departments.
- Ability to work on concurrent interdepartmental projects such as exhibitions, loans, and imaging initiatives, managing priorities to meet deadlines.
- Flexible and creative approach to problem-solving.
- Proficiency with the Windows environment (Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint), Gmail, and Google Drive.
- Ability to learn and use the Morgan’s collections and information systems (TMS).
- Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity.
- Ability to work standing as needed for conservation treatments.
- Ability to use appropriate PPE to protect against moderate levels of dust, mold, or chemicals.
- Must have authorization to work in the United States that does not require employer sponsorship.
Skills
- Conservation of rare books, manuscripts, and bindings
- Treatment of bound collection materials
- Preventive conservation
- Digital imaging
- Technical imaging
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Bridge
- RAW image file processing
- AIC Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Interdepartmental collaboration
- Project management
- Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint)
- Gmail
- Google Drive
- The Morgan's collections and information systems (TMS)
- Manual dexterity
- Visual acuity
- Use of PPE
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate work experience
Education Level
- Graduate degree (M.A., M.S.) in conservation or equivalent training and experience
Salary/Compensations
- $71,000
Benefits
- Excellent benefit plan
About the Company
- The Morgan Library & Museum collections include ancient papyri, manuscripts on paper and parchment, photographs, master drawings and prints, modern and contemporary drawings and prints; rare bound materials including manuscripts, printed books, sketchbooks and albums.
Equal Opportunity
- The Morgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws.
- The Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.