> Greetings,
> 
> Below is an announcement for the open position of Manager of Collections at BCM. The person must be experienced with TMS and eMuseum. Please bring the announcement to the attention of anyone you think would be interested.  Applications (resume, cover letter) can be sent to me by email, fax, or mail. They will be accepted until the position is filled.
> 
> Thanks,
> Beth
> Beth Alberty
> Director of Collections
> Brooklyn Children's Museum
> 145 Brooklyn Avenue
> Brooklyn, NY 11213
> tel: 718 735 4400 x170
> fax: 718 735 5664
> 
> Versatile, experienced individual sought for position managing a collection of approximately 30,000 cultural artifacts and natural history specimens from around the world. A central feature of the position is managing all aspects of the BCM collections database, on TMS, and its collections website (www.brooklynkids.org/emuseum). The position will include helping to develop new exhibitions and prepare for opening BCM> '> s expanded building in the spring of 2008. The Manager of Collections plays a crucial role in BCM> '> s small Collections Department, which is also responsible for a collections gallery and programs; the Museum> '> s archives; a small research library; and a loan outreach program. 
> 
> Responsibilities:
> 1.    Ensure the care and management of the Museum> '> s collections in accordance with the Museum> '> s mission, the Collections Management Policy, and best practices in the field.
> 2.   Assist with processing acquisitions; acquisition planning; deaccessioning; conservation; documentation and research about the collection; exhibit development; and other collection activities
> 3.    Manage the collection storerooms, including maintenance, organization, object storage and movement, monitoring climate and pests
> 4.    Maintain and continue to develop the collections database and related collection records, including managing upgrades and eMuseum; and updating the Collections Database Manual. Perform or arrange object photography; scan images for the database
> 5.    Perform and coordinate ongoing inventory of the Collections
> 6.    Train and assist staff in use of the database; respond to requests from staff, colleagues, and public for images of objects and information about the collection; assist with reports about the collection
> 7.    Supervise interns
> 
> Requirements:  
> 1.    Minimum of 3 years experience with The Museum System, including familiarity with table structures, database configuration, managing security groups, and Crystal Reports.  Experience with eMuseum and scanning.  Familiarity with or willingness to learn digital photography of objects
> 2.    Five years of museum experience in some combination of collections management, registrarial, database, and/or curatorial work
> 3.    Familiarity with standards and best practices of handling, storing, and caring for collections
> 4.    Strong organizational and detail skills; capacity to enjoy the challenges of managing multiple projects simultaneously; ability to approach tasks systematically, to solve problems, and to follow through; initiative and independence
> 5.    Excellent communication skills; ability to work well with others and in teams
> 6.    Master> '> s degree in a content area such as anthropology, art history, biology, or geology, or in museum studies in collections management with a content background
> 7.    Acquaintance with children, an interest in education, and/or openness to object-based teaching and learning are helpful.
> 
> EOE; minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.