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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