MRCG News & Announcements
Job Posting: Project Conservator at Northwestern University Libraries
Project Conservator
Professional Librarian Vacancy
Northwestern University Libraries offer a two-year full-time Project Conservator position. Under the supervision of the Chief Conservator, the Project Conservator will work with and assist conservation staff on two major endeavors…
Job Posting: Collections Care Manager at OSU
The Ohio State University Libraries is looking to hire a Collections Care Manager
The Collections Care Manager reports to the Preservation & Digitization Strategist and contributes to the stewardship of the University Libraries collections by managing preventative preservation activities for the physical wellbeing of the University Libraries collections. The Manager plays a leading role in the development, management and staff training of the disaster plan for collections, and is also a key member of the Libraries Collections Disaster Team.
Call for Papers Opens June 1st
MRCG’s Annual Fall Symposium is September 28-29, 2022. Papers will be accepted June 1 – July 1, 2022. Please submit your abstracts to mrcg.secretary@gmail.com starting June 1, or email any MRCG officer with questions. Details about conference and workshop registration will be posted soon.
Save the Date for MRCG in Detroit!
This year, the Annual Fall Symposium will be at the Detroit Institute of Arts, September 28-29, 2022.
We hope you can join us! The meeting will include:
– Pre-conference workshop on gels with Sophie Barbisan (space is limited)
– ECPN Portfolio Event
– 2 days of talks and the member business meeting
– Reception
– Tours
We will be offering a virtual option again this year for the presentations.
Job Opportunity: Exhibitions Coordinator position at the OSU Libraries
Reporting to the Associate Dean for Distinctive Collections and Digital Programs, the Exhibitions Coordinator designs and leads the Exhibitions Program at the Ohio State University Libraries and is responsible for providing a vision for and implementing an exhibitions program that is in strategic alignment with the libraries and the institution’s mission, values, and goals.
Job Opportunities at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is pleased to offer a 6 – 8-week paid summer internships for at least two USA undergraduate students (or recently graduated) who are interested in the field of cultural heritage preservation and conservation.
Job Opportunity: Conservation Resident at Northwestern University Libraries in Evanston, IL
Professional Librarian Vacancy: Northwestern University Libraries offer an advanced post-graduate conservation residency (previously called a fellowship) for a two-year appointment, September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024. The conservation residency provides practical experience in a busy academic library conservation lab balancing treatment responsibilities with professional research activities. There will be the opportunity to gain bench experience, develop skills in treatment decision making, and research a topic of interest.
Job Opportunity: Director of Conservation Services at the Newberry Library in Chicago
Reporting to the Roger and Julie Baskes Vice President for Collections and Library Services, the Director of Conservation Services leads and directs the library’s preservation and conservation program and provide support for Exhibitions and loan activities. The Director plans and manages the operations of the Conservation Services Department and supervises its staff.