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Are you an experienced Book Conservator who can use your knowledge and skills to make a difference at the National Records of Scotland
The National Records of Scotland (NRS) collect preserve and publish information about Scotlands people and history to inform current and future generations. We are looking for an experience book conservator to join the Archive Conservation team within the Collections Care branch. The Archive Conservation team delivers a comprehensive programme of archive conservation treatment with the aims of prolonging the life of the collection while also maximising access to the archival records and enhancing the experience of our customers. This is achieved through a combination of special projects and ongoing programmes working together with colleagues across the organisation as well as external stakeholders.
The work is varied and includes archive treatment and rehousing disaster preparedness and response collection assessment and surveying exhibition preparation and contributing to conservation policy development. You will actively engage in teaching and mentoring others and knowledge sharing and you will promote the work of the Collections Care branch across NRS and to a wider professional community. You will be based in Thomas Thomson House but with some time spent in our other buildings in Edinburgh and the occasional requirement to work off-site at other heritage organisations.
- Deliver a range of book and archive conservation treatments in order to ready items for digitisation make items fit for consultation and prepare items for internal exhibitions and external loans.
- Assess and rehouse or treat as required archives at the point when they enter NRS buildings for the first time or are prepared for a temporary or permanent move out of NRS.
- Collect interpret and report on the data required to support decision-making and to assess impact for example through collection surveys condition assessments and technical examination.
- Contribute to internal and external stakeholder engagement relating to archive conservation for example through the provision of training and advice and with public engagement activities.
- Work with colleagues to disseminate and undertake conservation and heritage science research which may involve developing collaborations with external organisations such as universities.
- Participate in understanding interpreting and applying relevant legislation regulations and practice keeping abreast of new developments.
- UndertakeStaff management and development includingassisting with the supervision of a team of three Preservation Assistants and occasional placement students and volunteers.
Responsibilities
A graduate or postgraduate-level qualification in book/paper conservation from an institution in the UK or other jurisdiction.
PACR (Professional Accreditation of Conservators - Restorers) accredited membership of Icon or a willingness to pursue such accreditation
- B15 Assessing the stability and condition of archives and records - Level 3
- B16 Identifying and evaluating conservation options and strategies - Level 3
- B17 Applying interventive conservation measures to archives and records - Level 3
- B18 Developing specialist skills and knowledge - Level 3
- Experience of successfully delivering complex book and archive conservation including finding innovative approaches for the care and conservation of large archival collections.
- Experience of providing training and support for internal and external archive users.
- Experience of public engagement activities such as giving tours and talks and writing content for publications and social media.
- Working together - Level 3
- Changing and Improving - Level 3
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Recruitment Principles
As a government organisation we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principlesand we investigate any complaintsreceived in relation to recruitment cases.
Qualifications
National Records of Scotland (NRS) is Scotlands record keeper. Our purpose is to collect preserve and produce information about Scotlands people and history and make it available to inform current and future generations. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.
NRS is a Non-Ministerial Department of theScottish Government & and our staff are part of theUK Civil Service working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more aboutwhat we offer.
As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold theCivil Service Nationality Rules.
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week we offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.
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