We are posting the following position on behalf of a new client (Art Museum of
West Virginia University). They will be implementing TMS light. The contact
information is listed in the posting and should be contacted directly rather
than contacting me or Gallery Systems. If You know someone may be
intersted in this position, please do forward the information.
Thanks!
Anna
Gallery Systems
Museum Registrar the Art Museum of West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV
The College of Creative Arts seeks a museum registrar to catalog works of art
in the permanent collection, manage collection database system, create
reports, and maintain all records and related images in the Art Museum’s
collection; assist curator with the day-to-day operation, management and
inventory of the collection, and all related registration activities, including
organizing handling, packing, inspecting and shipping of artwork, in accordance
with professional standards.
Qualifications:
Education: Master’s degree in museum studies, library and information science
or a closely related field
Experience: 2 years of direct work in museum registration or collections
management of
an art collection
Duties:
The Museum Registrar will be involved in the day-to-day care and
management of the permanent collection and related registration activities
including:
-Assists with the acquisitions and deaccession process.
-Aides in creation and maintenance of all object collection records (manual
and electronic).
-Organizes handling, packing, and inspection of objects entering or leaving the
museum; condition reporting of museum objects; and participates in collection
inventories; initiates and generates relevant documentation.
-Inputs and updates collection data into the TMS collection database, as
needed; procures and generates collection object reports, letters, and
correspondence.
-Responds to initial inquiries concerning information about the collection and
requests for tours and research
-Coordination and supervision of individual and group access to object
collection and object records.
-Assist in departmental planning / development of an accessible online
database; provide access to object images and updates image database
records accordingly.
-Assist in monitoring departmental budget; generates purchase orders for
collection supplies and materials.
-Supervises interns and volunteers.
-Occasionally participates in exhibition installation and de-installation
preparation and staging for permanent and temporary exhibitions.
-Oversee selected special projects and performs other related duties, as
assigned
The position is posted at the West Virginia University Human Resources
website: www.hr.wvu.edu/. Interested applicants with a master’s degree in
museum studies, library and information science or a closely related field and
at least 2 years of relevant experience in museum registration or collections
management should submit a cover letter, current resume, and contact
information for 3 references to: [log in to unmask] (electronic submission
preferred) or to
Museum Registrar Search Committee, The Art Museum of WVU, PO Box 6111,
Morgantown, WV 26506-6111. Review of applications will begin on July 10 and
will continue until the position is filled.
West Virginia University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action
institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color,
disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran
status. Minorities, persons with disabilities, females, and other protected class
members are encouraged to apply
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