erika.katayama
09-10-2014, 11:26 AM
ART MUSEUM REGISTRAR
WEATHERSPOON ART MUSEUM
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Chief Registrar is responsible for all aspects of the care and management of works of art owned by or on loan to the Weatherspoon Art Museum, as detailed below. The Registrar supervises an Associate Registrar and two art preparators/installers, graduate assistants, volunteers, interns, and work-study students within the department. The Registrar develops the annual departmental budget and reports to the Director.
RESPONSIBILITES:
1. Creates and manages orderly records, files and retrieval systems for the Weatherspoon Art Museum’s collections and temporary exhibitions that provide information on the history, provenance, status, condition, location, and insurance of each object.
2. Oversees MIMSY XG, the Weatherspoon’s electronic collections management database system and all of its applications. Works with University IT and software supplier to maximize effective use of the system. Oversees photographic documentation of works in the collection and of exhibitions.
3. Creates, organizes and maintains contractual forms, legal documents, copyright and reproduction matters, and customs procedures.
4. Supervises art handling, preparation, installation, packing, and shipping associated with the collections and temporary exhibitions. Handles inventory audits and insurance claims. Helps identify works requiring conservation treatment.
5. Plans and oversees safe and proper storage of works of art in the collections and on loan in consultation with curatorial staff and conservation consultants.
6. Oversees accessioning of gifts and purchases of all works of art into the permanent collection and ensures that all appropriate acknowledgments and deeds of gifts are executed; also oversees the deaccessioning process.
7. Works with Associate Registrar and Chief of Security to maintain, evaluate, and update disaster preparedness plan; heads Disaster Preparedness Team.
8. Assists faculty, students, and individuals engaged in research pertaining to the Weatherspoon’s collections and in providing access to the collection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Art History or Library Science strongly preferred, ideally with focus or concentration in registerial work. Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years experience and demonstration of a thorough grasp of registration practices and principles may be acceptable.
· Knowledge of current and accepted museum registration techniques and practices; preferred experience using MIMSY XG.
· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills; ability to meet deadlines; prior supervisory experience.
To Apply: Submit application to UNCG Jobsearch at: https://jobsearch.uncg.edu (https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/)
Position 4511. Applications accepted until position is filled.
WEATHERSPOON ART MUSEUM
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Chief Registrar is responsible for all aspects of the care and management of works of art owned by or on loan to the Weatherspoon Art Museum, as detailed below. The Registrar supervises an Associate Registrar and two art preparators/installers, graduate assistants, volunteers, interns, and work-study students within the department. The Registrar develops the annual departmental budget and reports to the Director.
RESPONSIBILITES:
1. Creates and manages orderly records, files and retrieval systems for the Weatherspoon Art Museum’s collections and temporary exhibitions that provide information on the history, provenance, status, condition, location, and insurance of each object.
2. Oversees MIMSY XG, the Weatherspoon’s electronic collections management database system and all of its applications. Works with University IT and software supplier to maximize effective use of the system. Oversees photographic documentation of works in the collection and of exhibitions.
3. Creates, organizes and maintains contractual forms, legal documents, copyright and reproduction matters, and customs procedures.
4. Supervises art handling, preparation, installation, packing, and shipping associated with the collections and temporary exhibitions. Handles inventory audits and insurance claims. Helps identify works requiring conservation treatment.
5. Plans and oversees safe and proper storage of works of art in the collections and on loan in consultation with curatorial staff and conservation consultants.
6. Oversees accessioning of gifts and purchases of all works of art into the permanent collection and ensures that all appropriate acknowledgments and deeds of gifts are executed; also oversees the deaccessioning process.
7. Works with Associate Registrar and Chief of Security to maintain, evaluate, and update disaster preparedness plan; heads Disaster Preparedness Team.
8. Assists faculty, students, and individuals engaged in research pertaining to the Weatherspoon’s collections and in providing access to the collection.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Master’s degree in Museum Studies, Art History or Library Science strongly preferred, ideally with focus or concentration in registerial work. Bachelor’s degree with minimum of 5 years experience and demonstration of a thorough grasp of registration practices and principles may be acceptable.
· Knowledge of current and accepted museum registration techniques and practices; preferred experience using MIMSY XG.
· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills; ability to meet deadlines; prior supervisory experience.
To Apply: Submit application to UNCG Jobsearch at: https://jobsearch.uncg.edu (https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/)
Position 4511. Applications accepted until position is filled.