Location: Los Angeles, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Reporting to the Head, Preservation & Conservation, the Kress Assistant Conservator (KAC) independently completes challenging entry level and intermediate technical treatments or preservation activities on selected UCLA Library Special Collection materials, including: examination, photographic and written documentation, sample taking and analysis, conservation treatment, proposal decision-making, the selection of appropriate housings, and object handling/exhibit recommendations. The Kress Assistant Conservator interacts with Preservation & Conservation department staff, curators and librarians on appropriate handling and treatment and prioritization. The KAC participates in departmental outreach activities, weekly meetings, and emergency preparedness/response activities. The KAC pursues continued conservation and material culture research which contributes to the UCLA Library and the conservation profession. **Salary & Compensation** - UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. **Qualifications** - Demonstrated experience & skill in entry-level & intermediate-level examination, documentation & treatment & rehousing of library materials. (Required) And - Documented experience or interest in working with special collections library materials. (Required) - Demonstrated successful collaboration on the completion of basic and advanced conservation treatments. (Required) - Demonstrated experience researching special collection items and using research and context to inform conservation treatment decisions. (Required) - Experience w/treatment techniques on paper based materials. (Required) - Ex