The Preservation & Conservation unit in ECU Joyner library is currently seeking graduate student workers for Summer semester 2024. The successful candidate will assist with the preservation, conservation, repair, and stabilization of materials from Joyner Library's Special Collections which would include books, manuscripts, diaries, documents, scrapbooks, photos, maps, and other items. The Preservation & Conservation lab is open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 6 pm. No evenings or weekends are required.

The graduate student assistant will learn treatment procedures for the conservation, preservation, and repair of library collection materials. Duties may include repairing and constructing supports for exhibiting rare or special collection materials, creating treatment documentation or reports, and environmental monitoring. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Requirements: Superior manual dexterity and patience. Must possess the ability to follow detailed instructions, effectively communicate verbally and in writing, and accurately record information in treatment records using MS Word or Excel. This position may involve working with hazardous chemicals regularly, so closed toe shoes and long pants are mandatory. Graduate student must be enrolled in class(es) at ECU for Summer and/or Fall 2024.

For the safety of the applicant, staff, materials preserved, and the tools and equipment utilized, all applicants must pass a dexterity assessment. Once hired, the successful candidate must also pass a 20 question multiple choice safety test required by ECU Environmental Health & Safety.

Preferred But Not Required: Ability to read cursive writing and distinguish different colors is helpful but not required. An interest or background in Art, History, Chemistry, Museology, Photography or Librarianship is beneficial but not required. Ability to read music is also helpful, but not required.

Please attach your CV/Resume to your application.