Registrar / Librarian Positions

Registrar / Librarian Positions

Assistant Registrar
Museum of the City of New York
New York, New York, USA

The Museum of the City of New York embraces the past, present, and future of New York City and celebrates the city’s heritage of diversity, opportunity, and perpetual transformation. It does so through a lively schedule of exhibitions, public and school programs, publications, and collections.

The Museum seeks to fill the position of Assistant Registrar to help with the proper documentation and management of the Museum’s broad-ranging collection that includes decorative arts, paintings, photography, theater, costumes and textiles. A primary responsibility will concern temporary exhibitions. Other responsibilities involve generating and maintaining electronic and paper records for accessions, condition reports and location tracking for items in the collection, catalogue entries, as well as object handling, transportation and documentation for exhibitions and incoming and outgoing loans. The Assistant Registrar will report to the Chief Registrar.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate all aspects of short and long-term incoming and outgoing object/exhibition loans including electronic tracking, loan forms, contracts, condition reports, invoices for fees, correspondence, scheduling transport, object preparation, packing, and couriering as assigned by the Chief Registrar.
Continued oversight of all long-term loans.
Update and ensure the ongoing accuracy of electronic records in the collections management database system and assist curatorial staff and the Chief Registrar with cataloguing the collection.
Update object location information for both electronic and paper records, including records of all internal and external object moves, as the result of loans, exhibitions, and storage moves.
Coordinate and assist with the transportation of objects to and from the Museum’s off-site storage facility, including scheduling of packing and shipments; schedule and provide access to off-site collections for Museum staff, researchers, conservators, photographers, and others.
Research and respond to collections inquiries and contribute to reports for the Board or colleagues.
Supervise part-time staff, temporary art handling staff, interns and volunteers as assigned by the Chief Registrar.
Act as a liaison between the Collections Management Department and all other departments in the Museum, such as Education and Special Events, as required.
Assist the Chief Registrar and the Department of Collections Management in other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years experience preferably in a cultural institution
BA in Art History; Graduate-level Museum Studies, American History, or Art History preferred.
Knowledge of museum standard registration and art handling procedures
Knowledge of current national and international art packing and transportation methods conforming to insurance and legal regulations.
Experience documenting collections in a collections management database system, experience with ARGUS a plus
Excellent computer skills

Compensation/Benefits:
The Museum offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package including a defined benefit pension plan.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and salary requirement to The Museum of the City of New York, Attention: Human Resources Department, 1220 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029 or email to jobs@mcny.org. The Museum of the City of New York is an equal opportunity employer.

Please reference museum-employment.com when applying for this job.
This job posted by MERC from July 21 through October 20.

Rights and Reproductions Registrar
Premier Exhibitions, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Atlanta based, Premier Exhibitions, Inc., is a fast-growing publicly traded company (NASDAQ:PRXI) in the business of developing and touring museum-quality exhibitions. The company is currently seeking a highly qualified Rights & Reproductions (R&R) Registrar familiar with all registration work and has primary responsibility for photography, imaging and rights and reproduction. The R&R Registrar is part of a collections management team which cares for the Company's collections, works and exhibitions, and shares responsibilities for documentation systems. Beyond resume' experience, we are looking for a dynamic individual capable of conceptualizing and initiating a system of organization for our large collection of ever-changing images. Further, he or she will possess a demonstrated track record of excellence in a team-oriented environment; maintain a keen ability to thoughtfully convey knowledge, passion and ideas to others. Ideal candidate will be an extremely organized, proactive and energetic individual who is willing to relocate to Atlanta, GA.

Duties:

Maintain image library (over 20,000 slides, negatives, and photographs)
Project lead on digitization of slide library
Answers all inquiries from staff, public and website regarding Company's images and videos
Serves as collections liaison for database upgrade and digital asset management database
Serves as rights and reproductions liaison for outsourced work
Coordinates with the graphic and public relations departments in the use of images within the exhibitions
Assists in daily maintenance of collections database
Daily Operations of the Atlanta storage facility.
Cataloging artifacts including basic condition reports, measuring and photography
Tracking locations in and within exhibitions using database, organizing artifacts within storage rooms and archiving label copy and information from past, present and future exhibitions.
Work may require occasional travel to provide onsite support and supervision at touring exhibition venues.
Work with other departments on shared collections duties and assist Curator - Titanic and Bodies with departmental projects, as time allows.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Museum Studies, Museum Science, Art History or related field
2-3 years experience with digital media required; 4-5 years registration experience preferred
Proficiency with collections database systems, (FileMaker pro - a plus) Microsoft Office Suite, digital photography and scanning
Well-versed in Sequel databases
Well-versed in content management systems
Solid knowledge of PhotoShop is vital
Familiarity with video editing software (Vegas - a plus)
Strength and skill in handling, moving and packing fragile artifacts
Strong interpersonal, planning and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to manage several projects simultaneously.

Please email letter of interest and resume to Vice President of Collections, Alexandra Klingelhofer, aklingelhofer@prxi.com or fax to 404.685.3833.

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This job posted by MERC from June 3 through September 2.

Librarian/Archivist
Gunston Hall
Mason Neck, Virginia, USA

Fulltime
Historic 18th-Century Home of George Mason
Salary – minimum $32,000 plus benefits
Open until filled

Successful candidate will manage library and archives facility, as well as information technology systems. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Modern library reference services: maintaining and expanding collection according to library conservation and preservation standards; cataloging (using LCC); providing services to general public, in person and electronically.

Archival services: maintaining collection of rare books, manuscripts, letters, documents, photographs, and maps relating to the life of George Mason and life in colonial Virginia according to archival conservation and preservation standards.

Information technology services: monitoring and coordinating agency IT functions; managing IT systems; maintaining website; using and maintaining library/archival technology applications.

Education/Experience: MLS or MLIS with a minimum of two years experience in a modern reference library. Broad knowledge of information technology, including internet management, required. Knowledge of American history, genealogy, decorative arts, or records management desired. Museum experience preferred.

You may send resume by USPS to
David L. Reese, Director
Gunston Hall Plantation
10709 Gunston Rd.
Mason Neck, VA 22079
703-550-9220

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This job posted by MERC from May 26 through August 25.

The last update to this page was 7-21-10.

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