Conservation Librarian/Book and Paper Conservator University of Michigan Library Ann Arbor, Michigan The University of Michigan Library is seeking a conservation librarian to conserve bound books, maps, documents, and other materials in the within the library’s special collections. This position will coordinate with other conservators to manage and support the care, use, and exhibition of special collections. The Conservation and Book Repair units in the Department of Preservation and Conservation <http://www.lib.umich.edu/preservation-and-conservation> work in a well-equipped, full-service conservation lab on South Campus in Ann Arbor. A team of six conservators and technicians, assisted by students, interns, and volunteers, perform exacting handwork to conserve, repair, and care for the library’s print and manuscript collections. The lab aims at high standards of library conservation service while maintaining efficient production to support the preservation care of over eight million general collection and some 300,000 special collection books, as well as thousands of manuscripts, maps, and archival materials. The library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work and towards the fulfillment of the library's mission. Required qualifications include an ALA-accredited Master's degree, a Master’s degree in conservation, or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience. Faculty appointment is anticipated as an assistant or associate librarian. Application deadline is July 11, 2016. Details and application information at http://umjobs.org/job_detail/126932/conservation_librarianbook_and_paper_conservator For questions, please contact Shannon Zachary, Head, Department of Preservation and Conservation, at szachary@umich.edu. * * * * * * * * * * * Shannon Zachary Head, Dept. of Preservation & Conservation, University of Michigan Library 837 Greene St., Rm. 3202 Buhr Bldg. Ann Arbor, MI 48104-3209 734-763-6980