Under the supervision of the Collections Manager, the Project Assistant will
be working on a Grant-funded position up to two year, full time project
involving cataloging and data entry for a selection of 3,000 collection
objects to be posted on the Museum's website. The Project Assistant is
responsible for re-cataloging a group of approximately 3,000 permanent
collection objects. This consists of verification of documented information
relating to objects in the collection as well as, in some cases, new
research. Also important are the organization and maintenance of project
related documentation. The cataloguer will also be inputting data for these
catalogued objects in TMS. The position requires resolute concentration and
research skills, attention to detail, and accuracy in data entry and
proof-reading.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
. Catalogue selection of approximately 3,000 objects in the permanent
collection.
. Research museum records and bibliographic sources to establish accurate
acquisitions information (donor/acquisitions source, vendor, funding source,
credit line), artist/maker, artist/maker's biography, object date, object
titles, alternate titles, ex-collections/provenance, published references,
exhibition history, and related works etc.
. Correspond with artists/makers, donors, dealers, vendors, auction houses,
and galleries to ascertain or verify information about the object when
necessary.
. Enter or update object documentation in TMS.
. Work closely with curators, Collections Manager, and the Museum's
Assistant Cataloguer on all aspects of project and related work flow.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
. When necessary, research provenance of collection objects and enter
information in TMS.
. Generate periodic progress reports.
. Attend monthly project meetings.
. Respond to internal and external requests for object documentation
including inquiries from scholars.
. Assist with next phase of project as needed.
. Other tasks as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
. B.A. in Art History or Museum Studies. M.A. preferred
. Strong research skills and attention to detail
. Familiarity with image processing strongly preferred
. Strong computer skills including good knowledge of TMS
. Knowledge of foreign language(s) helpful
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