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Senior Lecturer/Research Fellow
Preservation and Conservation Studies
Program Graduate School of Library and Information Science

        The University of Texas at Austin's unique Graduate School of
Library and Information Science; Preservation and Conservation Studies
seeks a Senior Lecturer to teach graduate courses in book conservation and
conservation management.  Preservation and Conservation Studies provides
systematic, comprehensive training for preservation administrators and
conservators of library and archives collections.  We require expert
knowledge of the practical and theoretical characteristics of library and
archives collections, the benchwork conservation of books and paper, and
the principles and management of whole-collection conservation, plus
knowledge of the culture and functions of libraries/archives, strong
teaching skills, and professional stature in the field of preservation or
conservation.

        Responsibilities include a nine-month teaching appointment
involving curriculum development, laboratory management, and effective
mentoring of students and program graduates.  Excellent writing and
communication skills are essential.  MLIS or equivalent conservation
degree preferred, with a minimum five years experience at senior level.
University of Texas at Austin's top 10 Graduate School of Library and
Information Science is the largest in the US and Austin ranks among the
best 20 cities.  Salary commensurate with experience.

This position is funded by a generous grant from the National Endowment
for the Humanities, and the appointment is subject to annual renewal.  The
University of Texas is an equal opportunity employer.  Send resume, cover
letter, and names of three references to: Karen Motylewski, Director,
Preservation and Conservation Studies, Graduate School of Library and
Information Science, D-7000/SZB 564, The University of Texas at Austin,
Austin, Texas 78712-1276.


Karen Motylewski
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Director, Preservation and Conservation Studies         FAX 512-471-8285
Graduate School of Library and Information Science
SZB 564/D7000, University of Texas at Austin
Austin, Texas 78712-1276

Preservation and Conservation Studies provides systematic, comprehensive
training for preservation administrators and conservators of library and
archives materials.  This program is funded in part by a generous grant
from the National Endowment for the Humanities.