Hi all,

The Yale Center for British Art is currently accepting applications for a Collections Data and Database Specialist, reporting to me in the Collections Information Access Department.

This is a permanent, full time, on-site position at the Yale Center for British Art, which is part of Yale University in New Haven, CT.

About the role:

The position supports internal data driven projects by designing and implementing database procedures. It also supports the publication of collections descriptions to the Web. The Yale Center for British Art is an early adopter of innovative data and images techniques and the museum's online collections catalog (https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/) is the single point of access to all of the museums' collections. The position holder assists with the ongoing use and maintenance of the museum's art collections management database, including database training and troubleshooting for staff and students.

 

Primary responsibilities and duties:

• Participate in the planning and implementation of data related activities necessary to the online publication of collections object records.
• Use SQL to assist in data management needs and bulk changes in the database.
• Manage the museum's day-to-day collection database training and troubleshooting needs.
• Use available software to create collections description and traffic reports to support the museum's various functions.
• Participate in regular cross-departmental working group meetings to address collections data issues and improve the online collections catalog.
• Assist with project management of data and online collections catalog work.
• Collaborate with YCBA IT Department with database upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Closely work with YCBA IT Department to acquire institutional knowledge of the technical infrastructure supporting collections description and digitization activities.
• Complete other tasks as appropriate.

 

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, or the equivalent combination of experience & education. 2years’ professional experience or internship

 

Required Skills/Ability:

Advanced knowledge in database management, particularly relational databases (MicrosoftSQL and SQL based tools). Mastery of SQL. Experience with reporting tools, such as CrystalReports, SSRS, and Google Analytics.

 

Salary range: $60.000-90,000: https://your.yale.edu/work-yale/careers/wage-ranges

For more information and to apply, please go to: https://bit.ly/YaleCareers-76340BR  

This position contributes to exciting projects, such as the Yale-wide collections discovery platform https://lux.collections.yale.edu/, and supports critical cataloguing efforts. Come work with me!

Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested. This position reports directly to me so feel free to get in touch with me at [log in to unmask] if you have any questions.

 

Best,

 

Emmanuelle

 

Emmanuelle Delmas-Glass

Head of Collections Information Access

Yale Center for British Art

britishart.yale.edu

203-410-4069

 

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