Organisation
National Library of Jamaica
Reference
VAC-48538
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$1,272,284 per annum
Date Posted
15/02/2024
Expiry Date
07/03/2024
Under the direction of the Bindery Supervisor the incumbent is responsible for the repair, binding and conservation of books, periodicals, and pamphlets.
Key Outputs
- Library collection preserved
- Library material conserved
- Environmental conditions monitored.
- Protective enclosures created
- Books labeled
- 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 labeled according to agreed standards
- Incidence of errors/omissions in the labeling 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 moldy 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
Region:
Kingston
Occupational fields:
Other
Other
Other
Required degree level:
Other
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