The Open Palace Programme is open for applications for summer 2017. This 20
day programme in the UK offers you the chance to:


   -

   Step behind the scenes at some of the most significant palaces and
   mansions in the UK including Hampton Court, Kensington Palace and the Tower
   of London
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   Learn from the palace professionals how to conserve, present and
   interpret sites and collections
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   Take part in hands on activities tackling real challenges alongside the
   experts
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   Immerse yourself in history where it happened
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   Handle fascinating historical artefacts and records
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   Gain invaluable experience and contacts for your resume
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   Benefit from bespoke careers advice
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   Visit and stay in some of the most delightful historic parts of England
   including Bath,Brighton,London, Stowe, Windsor and Buckingham


These experiences provide a richness and diversity with which few
individual placements or internships can compare.



For further information please visit:

http://openpalace.co

Places are offered to candidates who send appropriate applications on a
‘first come,first served’ basis.

This year we are delighted to have achieved 4 Bursaries including a new Museums
Australia and a new Museums Aotearoa sponsored bursary. Details of these
bursaries are now available on our website.

On 26 August 2016 at 21:26, Newcombe, JLaine (VMFA) <
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> The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has an opening for a Collections
> Information Specialist.  Please see the application instructions at the
> bottom of the posting below…feel free to contact me with any questions.
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> Thanks,
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> *J’Laine K. Newcombe*
>
> Chief Registrar
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> *Virginia Museum of Fine Arts *200 N. Boulevard
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> Richmond, VA 23220-4007
> T 804.340.1555 / F 804.340.1548
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> Collections Information Specialist
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> The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts seeks a Collections Information
> Specialist (CIS) to oversee all aspects of the museum’s collections
> management system, The Museum System (TMS). This position will ensure the
> ongoing development of TMS by managing the day-to-day use and long-term
> system goals.
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> The CIS will create customized trainings and provide museum-wide support
> to increase user abilities, and implement expanded use the system to
> streamline internal workflows.  Other duties include managing TMS user
> accounts, creating reports, maintaining documentation for cataloging
> standards, auditing database records for consistency, and overseeing system
> upgrades.   The CIS will also serve as an advocate for digitized and
> centralized collection information in all forms.
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> Reporting to the Registrar for the Permanent Collection and working
> closely with staff in registration, curatorial, library, education,
> conservation, imaging, and IT departments, this position will help to
> develop creative uses of collection information and establish information
> usage policies. This position will manage vendor relationship with Gallery
> Systems and liaise with DAM vendor Piction as necessary, and support
> digital consultants for collection projects.
>
>
>
> *Qualifications:* Graduation from an accredited college or university
> with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History, Museum Studies, or related field
> preferred. Significant years of relevant experience in a museum or related
> environment required.  Thorough knowledge of standard museum collection
> management processes and procedures including cataloguing, accessions and
> deaccessions, loans, exhibitions, location moves, etc.  Demonstrated
> ability in TMS required, preferably at a systems administrator level.
> Experience with Crystal Reports, SSRS, and/or SQL preferred. Excellent and
> proven communication and project management skills. Ability to work
> independently and with all levels of staff.  Interest in relational
> databases, data management, and emerging practices.
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> Hiring Range:  This position is full-time and includes full state
> benefits.  Salary will be determined based on qualifications and
> experience.
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> To apply, log on to the Commonwealth of Virginia Online Employment System
> at http://virginiajobs.peopleadmin.com  and submit your application,
> letter of intent and résumé no later than 11:59 pm on September 16.  Please
> contact the Human Resources office at 804.340.1629 if you need
> assistance. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is accredited by the American
> Alliance of Museums. EOE/AA, Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified
> employer.
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