erika.katayama
01-13-2015, 10:36 AM
Collections Manager for Museum and Special Collections
Regular Full-Time University Library - Dean's Office
Seton Hall University – South Orange, NJ
The position will help plan and implement the shift of the University's Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology Collection to the Libraries (transfer, housing, arrangement, description, web exposure) and be the core support for this collection as well as the Libraries' permanent collections of art and material culture (archives, manuscripts, rare books, art and artifacts): care, safety, documentation, compliance with professional art, archival and museum standards. The Seton Hall University Museum Collection is an important archive of Native American artifacts and some print items to be rehoused in the Libraries' Special Collections and expansively exposed to scholars on the web. The Collections Manager will utilize the Libraries' relevant databases for art and artifacts (PastPerfect) and Special Collections (Archivists Toolkit/ASpace) as appropriate, as well as arrange loans and monitor environmental conditions for the Museum and other collections. The Collections Manager will report to the Director of the Gallery and will very closely coordinate with the Head of Special Collections along with the faculty associated with the Museum Collections.
JOB SUMMARY
The position will help plan and implement the shift of the University's Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology Collection to the Libraries (transfer, housing, arrangement, description, web exposure) and be the core support for this collection as well as the Libraries' permanent collections of art and material culture (archives, manuscripts, rare books, art and artifacts): care, safety, documentation, compliance with professional art, archival and museum standards. The Seton Hall University Museum Collection is an important archive of Native American artifacts and some print items to be rehoused in the Libraries' Special Collections and expansively exposed to scholars on the web. The Collections Manager will utilize the Libraries' relevant databases for art and artifacts (PastPerfect) and Special Collections (Archivists Toolkit/ASpace) as appropriate, as well as arrange loans and monitor environmental conditions for the Museum and other collections. The Collections Manager will report to the Director of the Gallery and will very closely coordinate with the Head of Special Collections along with the faculty associated with the Museum Collections.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and implement the shift of the University's Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology Collection to the Libraries (transfer, housing, arrangement, description, web exposure). Initially, this will be 100% of the job but will move to the % indicated after 24-36 months.
Support the Libraries' permanent collections of art and material culture (archives, manuscripts, rare books, art and artifacts): care, safety, documentation, compliance with professional art, archival and museum standards. Utilize the Libraries' relevant databases for art and artifacts (PastPerfect) and Special Collections (Archivists Toolkit/ASpace) as appropriate, as well as arrange loans and monitor environmental conditions for the Museum and other collections.
Coordinate packing, handling, movement, and shipping arrangements for objects, including loaned objects (oversee handling, packing, movement) and inspection of all objects entering or leaving the Libraries for the Museum and other collections as needed, and overseeing the inspection of objects generally, and the execution of incoming/outgoing condition reports and loan forms, general object condition reporting. Participate with the faculty associated with the Museum Collections in the formulation of policy guiding the use and availability of those collections, and enact those policies. Process new acquisitions to the Libraries' collections, and apply established Collections Management procedures for their safekeeping, storage and movement, solve cataloging problems in order to improve the veracity of data in the collections records and database. Follow established procedures for maintaining records of accession, condition, and location of objects in collection, both permanent and loaned, and for overseeing movement, packing, and shipping of objects to conform to insurance regulations and best practices Monitor storage and exhibition spaces for temperature/humidity, environmental hazards, safety, cleanliness, and ongoing maintenance concerns with an eye to preventative maintenance.
Additional Duties: Assisting with planning and implementation of exhibition programming and special events; ability to work alone or in a team situation required with all relevant staff; scheduling class and group usage of the museum classroom; opening and closing the Gallery in the Director's absence; assisting with general administration and other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2-3 years directly relevant experience in a museum, a special collection, or similar non-profit center required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Good photographic skills preferred
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK
35 Hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift, move, and pack items/groups of items of up to 50 pounds. Vision and hearing abilities- often; Extensive standing, walking- often.
POSTING DATE 01-15-2014
CLOSING DATE until filled
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE Gallery Director
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Writing Sample: 250 to 500 words on the role of a museum quality collection in a teaching university.
POSTING NUMBER 0001923
URL TO POSTING http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=176005373
Regular Full-Time University Library - Dean's Office
Seton Hall University – South Orange, NJ
The position will help plan and implement the shift of the University's Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology Collection to the Libraries (transfer, housing, arrangement, description, web exposure) and be the core support for this collection as well as the Libraries' permanent collections of art and material culture (archives, manuscripts, rare books, art and artifacts): care, safety, documentation, compliance with professional art, archival and museum standards. The Seton Hall University Museum Collection is an important archive of Native American artifacts and some print items to be rehoused in the Libraries' Special Collections and expansively exposed to scholars on the web. The Collections Manager will utilize the Libraries' relevant databases for art and artifacts (PastPerfect) and Special Collections (Archivists Toolkit/ASpace) as appropriate, as well as arrange loans and monitor environmental conditions for the Museum and other collections. The Collections Manager will report to the Director of the Gallery and will very closely coordinate with the Head of Special Collections along with the faculty associated with the Museum Collections.
JOB SUMMARY
The position will help plan and implement the shift of the University's Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology Collection to the Libraries (transfer, housing, arrangement, description, web exposure) and be the core support for this collection as well as the Libraries' permanent collections of art and material culture (archives, manuscripts, rare books, art and artifacts): care, safety, documentation, compliance with professional art, archival and museum standards. The Seton Hall University Museum Collection is an important archive of Native American artifacts and some print items to be rehoused in the Libraries' Special Collections and expansively exposed to scholars on the web. The Collections Manager will utilize the Libraries' relevant databases for art and artifacts (PastPerfect) and Special Collections (Archivists Toolkit/ASpace) as appropriate, as well as arrange loans and monitor environmental conditions for the Museum and other collections. The Collections Manager will report to the Director of the Gallery and will very closely coordinate with the Head of Special Collections along with the faculty associated with the Museum Collections.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan and implement the shift of the University's Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology Collection to the Libraries (transfer, housing, arrangement, description, web exposure). Initially, this will be 100% of the job but will move to the % indicated after 24-36 months.
Support the Libraries' permanent collections of art and material culture (archives, manuscripts, rare books, art and artifacts): care, safety, documentation, compliance with professional art, archival and museum standards. Utilize the Libraries' relevant databases for art and artifacts (PastPerfect) and Special Collections (Archivists Toolkit/ASpace) as appropriate, as well as arrange loans and monitor environmental conditions for the Museum and other collections.
Coordinate packing, handling, movement, and shipping arrangements for objects, including loaned objects (oversee handling, packing, movement) and inspection of all objects entering or leaving the Libraries for the Museum and other collections as needed, and overseeing the inspection of objects generally, and the execution of incoming/outgoing condition reports and loan forms, general object condition reporting. Participate with the faculty associated with the Museum Collections in the formulation of policy guiding the use and availability of those collections, and enact those policies. Process new acquisitions to the Libraries' collections, and apply established Collections Management procedures for their safekeeping, storage and movement, solve cataloging problems in order to improve the veracity of data in the collections records and database. Follow established procedures for maintaining records of accession, condition, and location of objects in collection, both permanent and loaned, and for overseeing movement, packing, and shipping of objects to conform to insurance regulations and best practices Monitor storage and exhibition spaces for temperature/humidity, environmental hazards, safety, cleanliness, and ongoing maintenance concerns with an eye to preventative maintenance.
Additional Duties: Assisting with planning and implementation of exhibition programming and special events; ability to work alone or in a team situation required with all relevant staff; scheduling class and group usage of the museum classroom; opening and closing the Gallery in the Director's absence; assisting with general administration and other tasks as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of 2-3 years directly relevant experience in a museum, a special collection, or similar non-profit center required.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Good photographic skills preferred
STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK
35 Hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to lift, move, and pack items/groups of items of up to 50 pounds. Vision and hearing abilities- often; Extensive standing, walking- often.
POSTING DATE 01-15-2014
CLOSING DATE until filled
SUPERVISOR’S TITLE Gallery Director
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT
Writing Sample: 250 to 500 words on the role of a museum quality collection in a teaching university.
POSTING NUMBER 0001923
URL TO POSTING http://www.higheredjobs.com/details.cfm?JobCode=176005373