Special Collections Blog

January 03, 2008

Getty Conservation Institute Publications Online

Web editions of current and back issues of the Getty Conservation Institute newsletter can be found at http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/newsletters/

Free electronic publications of the Getty Conservation Institute can be found here http://www.getty.edu/conservation/publications/pdf_publications/

The Getty Conservation Institute (GCI) works internationally to advance the field of conservation through scientific research, field projects, education and training, and the dissemination of information in various media.

In its programs, the GCI focuses on the creation and delivery of knowledge that will benefit the professionals and organizations responsible for the conservation of the visual arts.

Advancing conservation practice is the organizing principle for all of the Institute's work—which includes identifying activities that improve the way conservation treatments are carried out, pursuing research that expands conservation knowledge, and increasing access to information on conservation subjects.

Read more about the Getty Conservation Institute at http://www.getty.edu/conservation/institute/

Posted by jgreen at 01:49 PM

January 02, 2008

Undergraduate Preservation Assistant Needed!

Preservation Student Assistant (undergraduate position)

The Binghamton University Preservation Department bases its training and practices on the Cornell University model, and is part of a state-wide University Library Preservation and Conservation program.

Duties:

Examine and sort damaged and brittle books in adherence to Preservation Department guidelines and training
checking in books
Perform book searches as requested by Circulation or Reserves
Perform minor repair, partial repair, and full repair work on books, in keeping with Preservation training
Assist in environmental monitoring, including instrument collecting, file transfer and data entry
Work together with staff to maintain quality and consistency of work performed
Requirements:

Dependability and punctuality
Advanced organizational skills
Ability to perform neat, detailed, hands-on work to a high degree of quality
Ability to work carefully with cutting tools, adhesives and other materials
Experience with Excel, Lotus 1-2-3, or other Windows 95/98 programs
Familiarity with Bearcat and other internet search engine

Hours: Scheduled between Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.

To apply, go to http://library.lib.binghamton.edu/webdocs/studentemploy.html#preservationugrad

Posted by jgreen at 10:36 AM

December 12, 2007

Preservation Move!

Binghamton University Libraries' Preservation Department will ring in the new year in a new space. The department and its staff have moved to a newly renovated area on the second floor of the Glenn G. Bartle Library. The space will be shared with the Digitization Lab.

For more information or questions, please call 777-6220.

Posted by jgreen at 02:44 PM