Congratulations on your new position!
From: The Museum
System (TMS) Users [mailto:TMSUSERS@SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU]
On Behalf Of Moxley, Jeri
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2008 12:42
PM
To: TMSUSERS@SI-LISTSERV.SI.EDU
Subject: Job Posting: Guggenheim
Hi
All,
My
former post at the Guggenheim remains vacant (see below). I hope someone out
there is writing a cover letter this weekend. If you're applying for this
position or if you're thinking about it, please feel free to contact me with
any questions about the job, the database, or about the Guggenheim in general.
Jeri
Jeri Moxley / Manager, Collection and Exhibition Technologies
Collection Management and Exhibition Registration
t. 212.708.9599 / f. 212.333.1102 / e. [log in to unmask]
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53 Street, New York, NY 10019-5497
<http://www.moma.org/>
Manager, Collection and Exhibition Information
Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum
New York, New
York, USA
The Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum is seeking a
Manager, Collection and Exhibition Information. This position has primary
responsibility for managing the Guggenheim’s electronic collection and
exhibition information, and plays a critical role in the development,
maintenance and usage of a comprehensive data management program. Working
closely with museum staff in the Registrar, Curatorial, Conservation and Exhibition
Management departments, this position will define data management needs,
provide data entry guidelines, and be responsible for data integrity in the
museum’s collection and exhibition database, The Museum System (TMS).
This position will work closely with the Application and Database Administrator
for TMS to ensure that all IT functionality is provided, that reports are
designed to enhance staff efficiency and productivity, and that staff receive
appropriate TMS training. This position will oversee the communication of
Guggenheim data standards to the network of Guggenheim museums, as well as
assist with the development and documentation of affiliate-specific data
management guidelines.
Founded in 1937, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is dedicated to promoting
the understanding and appreciation of art, architecture, and other
manifestations of visual culture, primarily of the modern and contemporary
periods. The Guggenheim realizes this mission through exceptional exhibitions,
education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The Guggenheim
strives to engage and educate an increasingly diverse international audience
through its unique network of museums and partnerships. With nearly three
million annual visitors worldwide, the Guggenheim and its network is one of the
most visited cultural institutions in the world.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position manages the Assistant Manager for Exhibition Information (a
temporary position through October, 2008), and jointly oversees 2 inventory
data entry specialists together with Director of Registration and the Chief
Conservator through the life of the inventory project (December, 2009). In
addition, this position will oversee interns in the TMS area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Organize and lead TMS user group meetings to
discuss data management and reporting goals, and to determine where
information is incomplete or otherwise in need of attention.
- Actively promote TMS use; together with the
Assistant Manager of Exhibition Information and the Application and
Database Administrator for TMS, train new TMS users and provide helpdesk
and first-level support.
- Provide quality assurance through daily review
of audit reports, close attention to major data entry projects, and
periodic general reviews of all data areas; identify and manage data
scrubbing projects.
- Together with the user groups and the
Application and Database Administrator for TMS, develop new TMS Crystal
Reports and maintain standards for existing TMS Crystal Reports; work
within SQL Server to run queries, updates and create SQL Views for use
with TMS and Crystal Reports.
- In consultation with the Registrar and Art
Services staff, develop data entry rules and reports for the TMS Shipping
module, providing specialized staff training and support to expand the
use of TMS as a tool for Registrar workflow.
- Oversee integration of TMS for public access on
the collection and licensable image pages of the museum’s website,
in conjunction with Publications and Information Technology departments.
- Oversee permissions for the New York museum and its affiliates,
ensuring appropriate access is approved and granted.
- Identify and elevate technical issues to
Application and Database Administrator for TMS or software vendor, as
appropriate; coordinate with Information Technology on system hardware,
upgrades and SQL development.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree
preferred), preferably in Art History, library/information studies,
museum studies or related field.
- Proven expertise with The Museum System (TMS) or
other collections and exhibitions management database.
- Demonstrated familiarity with thesauri,
documentation standards, and cataloguing and image management standards.
- Strong relational database skills (Access and
SQL Server preferred).
- Knowledge of Crystal Reports software preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational,
writing, proofreading and analytical skills, with close attention to
detail.
The
Guggenheim offers a competitive salary and excellent medical, dental, life,
disability and pension plan coverage. Our staff also enjoys generous vacation,
sick leave and personal days, access to a variety of cultural institutions,
discounts to museum stores and a stimulating and collegial work environment.
Qualified applicants please send your resume and cover letter, including salary
expectations, to [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>.
Indicate the job title “Manager, Collection and Exhibition
Information” in the subject line. Only those applicants who meet our
requirements for this position will be contacted.
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.