Historical Documents Conservator
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Springfield, VT - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:57926
Opening Date: 08/03/2026
Closing Date: 08/17/2026
Agency: Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Class Title:HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS CONSERVATOR - 18984
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4922monthly; Full Range $4922 - $6762 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
Position Overview:
Join A World Class Institution!! This position serves as the Historic Documents Conservator for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) a world-class institution that houses one of the worlds best collections of Lincoln-related documents artifacts and audiovisual materials. This position performs professional and highly skilled technical work in the preservation and conservation treatment of the valuable Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library collection and Civil War artifacts. This position will oversee in the conservation treatment of a wide variety of library materials; maintains records of the activities and work accomplished by conservation staff; monitors climate control and other environmental factors that affect the physical condition of the library collections. We invite qualified applicants to apply for the position of Historical Documents Conservator and help ALPLM continue to chronicle the life of one of our nations greatest Presidents.
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health life vision and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under direction performs professional and highly skilled preservation and conservation treatment work for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum (ALPLM) library collection.
- Examines ALPLM library materials requiring preservation and determines appropriate treatment.
- Serves as designated lead worker.
- Operates and maintains conservation laboratory equipment and facilities.
- Monitors environmental conditions affecting the ALPLM collection.
- Provides preservation and conservation guidance.
- Supports disaster preparedness and recovery for library collections.
- Supports ALPLM exhibitions and loans.
- Coordinates commercial conservation services.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the
duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelors degree with courses in chemistry organic chemistry art history or art history.
- Requires an internship in document conservation and restoration or book binding techniques or in lieu of an internship one year of experience in document conservation restoration and book binding techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers working knowledge of properties of paper and of paper documents conservation and restoration of damaged materials; of rebinding and encapsulation techniques for rare and valuable books and documents; of library materials and documents and their value to a library; of the effects of oxidation on paper documents.
- Pefers ability to perform professional documents conservation work; to use document conservation equipment book binding and repair equipment and to maintain and use proper supplies; to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with library staff.
- Prefers one (1) year of professional experience serving as a lead worker directing staff engaged in the conservation preservation and restoration of historical documents archival collections library materials or other cultural heritage resources including providing technical guidance assigning and reviewing work.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Overtime is a condition of employment and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime.
- This position is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The ALPLM is passionate in or mission to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham caretakers of a one-of-a-kind collection of artifacts we consider our work to learn teach and share history a great honor. The people of the ALPLM strive to employ innovate approaches to create a positive impact for the future as it can be inspired by the preservationists of Illinois diverse history we strive to build maintain and make accessible a growing record of history for todays inquisitive explorers as well as those who shall in the future rely on our learning-centered agency insists on the values of honesty and integrity intentional leadership equitable collaboration and transparent ALPLM boasts pristine facilities a creative environment and a professional staff with a variety of backgrounds and talents.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 112 N 6th St Springfield Illinois 62701
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Hanna Mahaney
Email:
Posting Group: Arts Design & Cultural
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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