erika.katayama
07-13-2016, 10:13 AM
The Missouri Historical Society is seeking an Assistant Registrar.
Responsibilities include:
• Acquisition Registration: Oversee entry of new acquisitions
-Receive and track receipts for study and other documents relating to incoming acquisitions
-Maintain acquisition records in Mimsy Collection Management System as needed
-Send and receive Contract of Gift
-Communicate with donors as needed regarding the donation process
-Record accessions
-Manage Item History (accession) Files
Work with Registrar on inventory and management of incoming Acquisitions Holding Room
Assist Senior Curator with monthly Curator’s Review of incoming acquisitions
Assist Registrar with monthly Acquisitions Review and Curatorial Collections Committee meetings
• Outgoing Loan Registration:
Create new outgoing loan records in Mimsy Collections Management System as needed
Track and update Outgoing loan records in Mimsy
Maintain outgoing loan files
Communicate with borrowers regarding the loan process
Assist Curators and Conservator with management of loan requests
Collaborate with Collection Manager on packing and shipping outgoing loans
• Assisting Exhibits Registration:
Prepares receipts and condition reports (including photography); utilizes database to track location of objects
Will assist Exhibitions Registrar in compiling information and documentation as needed
Assists in the installation and de-installation of artifacts selected for exhibition; as well as helping in the packaging and transportation of artifacts between all buildings operated by the Missouri Historical Society and on occasion picking objects up from lenders
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements• MA in History, Museum Studies, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of registration experience
• Knowledge and experience handling artifacts and exhibits installation preferred
• Must be proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Knowledge of collections management software, preferably Mimsy XG
• Must be able to lift heavy objects
• Must have valid drivers license and maintain good driving record
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Please email letter of interest, resume, and employment application to: hradmin@mohistory.org
Candidates may also respond to: Missouri History Museum-HR P.O. Box 11940 St. Louis, MO 63112-0040
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Responsibilities include:
• Acquisition Registration: Oversee entry of new acquisitions
-Receive and track receipts for study and other documents relating to incoming acquisitions
-Maintain acquisition records in Mimsy Collection Management System as needed
-Send and receive Contract of Gift
-Communicate with donors as needed regarding the donation process
-Record accessions
-Manage Item History (accession) Files
Work with Registrar on inventory and management of incoming Acquisitions Holding Room
Assist Senior Curator with monthly Curator’s Review of incoming acquisitions
Assist Registrar with monthly Acquisitions Review and Curatorial Collections Committee meetings
• Outgoing Loan Registration:
Create new outgoing loan records in Mimsy Collections Management System as needed
Track and update Outgoing loan records in Mimsy
Maintain outgoing loan files
Communicate with borrowers regarding the loan process
Assist Curators and Conservator with management of loan requests
Collaborate with Collection Manager on packing and shipping outgoing loans
• Assisting Exhibits Registration:
Prepares receipts and condition reports (including photography); utilizes database to track location of objects
Will assist Exhibitions Registrar in compiling information and documentation as needed
Assists in the installation and de-installation of artifacts selected for exhibition; as well as helping in the packaging and transportation of artifacts between all buildings operated by the Missouri Historical Society and on occasion picking objects up from lenders
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements• MA in History, Museum Studies, or related field
• Minimum 2 years of registration experience
• Knowledge and experience handling artifacts and exhibits installation preferred
• Must be proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
• Knowledge of collections management software, preferably Mimsy XG
• Must be able to lift heavy objects
• Must have valid drivers license and maintain good driving record
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
Please email letter of interest, resume, and employment application to: hradmin@mohistory.org
Candidates may also respond to: Missouri History Museum-HR P.O. Box 11940 St. Louis, MO 63112-0040
An Equal Opportunity Employer