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