Restorer (PIDG/AR2)

Key Outputs

• Library collection preserved
• Library material conserved
• Environmental conditions monitored.
• Protective enclosures created
• Books labelled
• Reports submitted
• Data entry completed

Key Responsibilities

• Repairs books, pamphlets and periodicals in consultation with Chief Restorer
• Participates and assists in a wide range of preservation/preventive conservation activities including disaster preparedness and recovery, pest management, minor mold remediation, examination and preparation of materials for loan and environmental monitoring
• Assists in the provision of care and handling protocol and education to support active use of the collection.
• Creates custom protective enclosures such as pamphlet boxes, acid free enclosures and other preventative solutions.
• Assists with the maintenance of work areas in the conservation lab
• Labels books using stamp press machine
• Assists in mounting exhibitions and displays.
• Keeps abreast of current practices and developments, technology and research applicable to preservation and conservation
• Performs data entry
• Prepares monthly reports
• Assists in the orientation of new employees
• Participates in  library tours
• Performs other duties assigned

Performance Standards/Indicators 

• Library collection preserved according to agreed standards
• Library material conserved according to agreed standards
• Library material conserved within specified time
• Library material conserved vs. target set
• Protective enclosures created according to agreed standards
• Books labelled according to agreed standards
• Incidence of errors/omissions in the labelling of books
• Reports submitted within specified time
• Data entry completed within specified time

Qualification and Experience

• Four (4) CXCs or equivalent including English Language or
• Training in Bindery and/or preservation and conservation work
• One (1) year related working experience

Special conditions associated with the job

• Exposure to chemicals when undertaking conservation work.
• Exposure to dusty and/or mouldy conditions
• Required to wear protective gears when working with material
• Required to work outside of normal working hours to include weekends

We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted