MRCG News & Announcements
Job Opportunity: Conservation Resident at Northwestern University Libraries in Evanston, IL
Professional Librarian Vacancy: Northwestern University Libraries offer an advanced post-graduate conservation residency (previously called a fellowship) for a two-year appointment, September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2024. The conservation residency provides practical experience in a busy academic library conservation lab balancing treatment responsibilities with professional research activities. There will be the opportunity to gain bench experience, develop skills in treatment decision making, and research a topic of interest.
Job Opportunity: Director of Conservation Services at the Newberry Library in Chicago
Reporting to the Roger and Julie Baskes Vice President for Collections and Library Services, the Director of Conservation Services leads and directs the library’s preservation and conservation program and provide support for Exhibitions and loan activities. The Director plans and manages the operations of the Conservation Services Department and supervises its staff.
Working with Fire Professionals
The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries (CARLI) Preservation Committee would like to invite MRCG members to the virtual lecture "Working with Fire Professionals" on January 25, 2022, at 2-3 pm Central time.
Working with Fire Professionals is an introduction to what fire departments do with a special look at Fire Prevention activities.
New 2022 MRCG Board
Congratulations to our new president, Christina Bisulca; secretary, Jacinta Johnson; and news editor, Marissa Bartz. Also joining the board for a three-year term is a new position: webmaster, Rebecca Shindel.
Job opportunity at Northwestern University Library
The Conservation Technician is based in the Preservation Work Group, reports to the Chief Conservator, and has the primary responsibility of performing a broad range of conservation treatments as well as constructing or retrofitting housings for circulating and non-circulating library material.
2021 Conference Final Schedule Now Available
It can be viewed here. We look forward to seeing you in Indianapolis, virtually or in-person!
Historic Conservation Technician Job at the NY State Education Department
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Historic Conservation Technician 2 position in the New York State Archives.
Ohio Preservation Council Professional Development Mini-Grant
Call for Applications – Are you seeking to join a professional organization or pursue continuing education opportunities but falling short when it comes to funding them?
If you answered yes, then the Ohio Preservation Council has the solution for you!