JODY SUZANNE WAITZMAN 904 South Wabash Avenue, Urbana, IL 61801 630.267.8990 ∙ [email protected] ∙ jodywaitzman.com

EDUCATION

University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign Master of Science in and Information Science 2013 Certificate in Special Collections Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Environmental Communications and Education 2007 Minor in Spanish

EMPLOYMENT

Conservator for Special Collections May 2019 – present Conservation Unit, Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign • Perform conservation treatment of rare and unique bound and/or unbound library materials, including keeping written and photographic documentation • Provide conservation support to locations holding special collections materials by arranging workflows and identifying priority treatments in close consultation with managers and • Coordinate the preparation of rare and special collections materials for exhibition including exhibit design, planning, stabilization, mount making and installation in support of the Visiting Exhibits Conservator • Participate in education and training opportunities including development of care and handling guidelines, general training and education programs, working with practicum students, interns, and volunteers and other outreach and teaching opportunities • Assist with preventative conservation efforts in collaboration with Collections Care Coordinator • Advise digitization staff in the handling and necessary conservation of materials relating to digitization of rare materials • Participate in lab-wide administration and support including, but not limited to chemical and laboratory safety, disaster planning and response, contributions to procedural documentation, and general operational management

Library Operations Associate November 2012 – present Conservation Unit, Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign • Performed conservation treatments on select special collections library materials, producing written and photographic documentation • Performed complex treatments on general collections library materials • Oversaw conservation and pamphlet binding of general collections materials, including triage of incoming material and creation and maintenance of conservation database records • Oversaw stabilization of damaged or deteriorated items being accessioned into high-density storage • Performed conservation assessments and advise collection managers on appropriate preservation and conservation treatments • Hired, trained, and supervised hourly conservation employees, practicum students, and volunteers • Assisted in supervision of Digitization Repair Coordinator (2014-2016) • Managed conservation supplies, including , ordering, and maintaining supply budget • Participated in the development and documentation of conservation workflows and treatment procedures, including: conservation treatment for mass digitization; medium rare treatment procedures; and general collections repair and stabilization procedures Jody Waitzman ∙ 1

• Lead workshops for Library employees on preservation and conservation topics, including care and handling, simple in-house repairs, and other topics as requested • Responded to inquiries from the general public regarding care of personal collections • Assisted in disaster response for water, fire, and other library disasters

Senior Library Specialist February 2008 – November 2012 Conservation Unit, Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign • Performed complex treatments on general collections library materials • Oversaw stabilization of damaged or deteriorated items being accessioned into high‐density storage • Triaged incoming damaged materials, created and maintained conservation database records • Performed conservation assessments and advised collection managers on appropriate preservation and conservation treatments • Hired, trained, and supervised hourly employees and volunteers • Managed conservation supplies, including inventory, ordering, and maintaining supply budget • Assisted in disaster response for water, fire, and other library disasters, including the 2008 mold outbreak in the Rare and Manuscript Library

Library Specialist March 2007 – February 2008 Conservation Unit, Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign • Performed repairs on general collections library materials • Hired, trained, and supervised hourly employees • Oversaw stabilization of damaged or deteriorated items being accessioned into high‐density storage • Assisted with supply inventories and ordering

Hourly Employee August 2005 – March 2007 Conservation Unit, Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign • Performed repairs on general collections library materials

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Split Board Binding Karen Hanmer, Karen Hanmer Book Arts, online with individual hands-on component (November 2020)

Caring for Vellum-Bound Terra Huber, NEDCC, online (November 2020)

Understanding the Conservation of Parchment Documents Kathryn Boodle, NEDCC, online (October 2020)

Archival Long Stitch Binding Anne Hovell, BOOKARTSLA, online (September 2020)

Slotted Tape Binding Anne Hovell, BOOKARTSLA, online (September 2020)

Thinking Outside the Box When Boxing Bexx Caswell-Olson, CCAHA, online (September 2020)

Digitizing Scrapbooks David Joyall, NEDCC, online (September 2020) Jody Waitzman ∙ 2

Leather Binding I: Fundamentals Karen Hanmer, Karen Hanmer Book Arts, Glenview, Illinois (December 2019)

Off the Shelf: Access and Preservation in and CCAHA, hosted by Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis, Indiana (October 2019)

Basic Leather Working for Karen Hanmer, Karen Hanmer Book Arts, Glenview, Illinois (October 2019)

Biennial UIUC Conservation Colloquium: The Iron Gall Ink Dilemma: To Treat or Not To Treat? University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign (November 2016)

Chemistry for Conservators Correspondence Course Velson Horie, International Academic Programs (September – December 2016)

Book Repair Techniques for Special Collections Olivia Primanis, International Preservation Studies Center, Mount Carroll, Illinois (July 2016)

Annual Symposium on the Book: Preserving the Evidence: The Ethics of Book & Paper Conservation Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois (April 2015)

Biennial UIUC Conservation Colloquium: Adhesives in Libraries and Archives University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign (November 2014)

Supervisory Training Institute University of Illinois at Urbana‐Champaign (February – April 2011) Series of workshops providing management training focused on supervisory and change management skills

Cloth and Leather Binding Restoration Don Etherington, Milner Library, Illinois State University Bloomington‐Normal (November 2010)

Preservation of Photographic Materials Jessica Leming, Lyrasis, online (December 2009)

Wei T’o Book Dryer and Insect Exterminator On‐Site Training Dick Smith, Morris Library, Southern Illinois University Carbondale (November 2008)

AWARDS AND HONORS

Outstanding Civil Service Staff Award, University of Illinois Library (2013)

COMMITTEE SERVICE

University of Illinois Library Awards and Recognition Committee (member 2011‐2016)

University of Illinois Library Exhibition Committee (member 2011‐12, chair 2012‐15)

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EXHIBITIONS

The Making of a Library Exhibit Marshall Gallery, Library of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (January 1 – 31, 2016)

Exhibit Description: This meta-exhibit offers the viewer a behind-the-scenes look at the design and construction of a successful library exhibit. Elements of exhibit construction, such as cradles, strapping, draping material and risers, are usually designed to fade into the background. This exhibit will bring these elements to the forefront, allowing viewers to clearly see how these components contribute to successful design. Themes of accessibility, preservation, and aesthetics will also be explored. All materials used in this exhibit, as well as information on exhibit design and proper care and handling, are available from the University of Illinois Library Exhibition Committee.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Professional Associate, American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC)

Member, Guild of Bookworkers

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