[SOA] Job Posting - Conservation Specialist, Preservation Lab, Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library

[Ferguson Schieszer, Ashleigh]

The Preservation Lab<https://thepreservationlab.org/>, a partnership to preserve and conserve the collections of the Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library and the University of Cincinnati Libraries, seeks applicants for a Conservation Specialist position.

The Conservation Specialist is a technician level position with on-the-job training that may appeal to emerging conservation professionals. This position will join a collaborative team of 7 full-time staff members, including conservators, a preservation librarian, technicians, student workers and volunteers to preserve collections from both institutions. The Preservation Lab staff consists of both Cincinnati Public Library and the University Library members. This position is a Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library position but is stationed at the University of Cincinnati West campus.
The Public Library's Main downtown branch<https://chpl.org/next-generation/main/> will in the near future complete renovations to include a Story Center, with estimated completion fall of 2023. The Story Center will work closely with the special collections Genealogy department at the Public Library, Digital Services, and the Preservation Lab to collect, curate and preserve the experiences, histories and stories of communities, with a focus on communities of color and historically marginalized groups. Collaboration with members of Genealogy, Digital Services, and Story Center staff are an essential component of this position.  The successful candidate will also demonstrate an interest in working directly with the public.
Founded in 1853<https://www.flickr.com/photos/cincinnatipubliclibrary/sets/72157615301402415>, the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library today is one of the busiest and most highly acclaimed library systems in the United States, providing service to over 800,000 residents through a network of 40 branch libraries, a major downtown Main Library, and a Distribution Center.  CHPL holds one of the largest genealogical collections in the United States and many other specialized collections, most of which are housed in the Main library.
Pay rate begins at $17.85/hour.  The pay range is $37,128 - $51,979. The position will remain open until filled.
For more information about job duties and how to apply, please visit: https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/JobIntroduction.action?clientId=8a78826755712ad4015573d869f00055&id=8a78859e84c012b10184e2b7555128d5&specialization=8a78826755712ad4015573da172e0079&lang=en

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Located at The University of Cincinnati Libraries
300 Langsam Library, University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0033

Ashleigh Ferguson Schieszer
Rare Book and Paper Conservator, Co-Lab Manager
513.556.4289
Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library
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