PIDG/AR2
Jamaica
Posted 4 weeks ago
The National Library of Jamaica invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill:
Position: Restorer (PIDG/AR2)
Salary: $1,439,464 per annum
Deadline: Tuesday, February 21, 2025 @ 5 p.m.
Job Purpose
Under the direction of the Bindery Supervisor the incumbent is responsible for the repair, binding and conservation of books, periodicals, and pamphlets.
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 labelled
Reports submitted
Data entry completedKey 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 assignedPerformance 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 labelled according to agreed standards
Incidence of errors/omissions in the labelling of books
Reports submitted within specified time
Data entry completed within specified time
Library collection preserved
Library material conserved
Environmental conditions monitored.
Protective enclosures created
Books labelled
Reports submitted
Data entry completedKey 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 assignedPerformance 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 labelled according to agreed standards
Incidence of errors/omissions in the labelling 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
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 mouldy conditions
Required to wear protective gears when working with material
Required to work outside of normal working hours to include weekends
Exposure to chemicals when undertaking conservation work.
Exposure to dusty and/or mouldy conditions
Required to wear protective gears when working with material
Required to work outside of normal working hours to include weekends
Applications accompanied by detailed resume should be sent by Tuesday, February 21, 2025 @ 4 p.m.:
Director, HRM & Administration
National Library of Jamaica
12 East Street, Kingston
Email: nljhrm@nlj.gov.jm
We appreciate all responses, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted