erika.katayama
07-24-2017, 06:48 AM
The Registrar is responsible for the care, custody and control of all artifacts that are either the property of or have been loaned to the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites.
• Processes, prepares, organizes and maintains all legal documents for which have been loaned to the Museum or Historic Sites.
• Documents all incoming and outgoing donations and loans, through written descriptions and photography.
• Communicates with donors, lenders, other museums and the general public through written and oral communication.
• Prepares gift receipt and donor information forms for each artifact donated
• Processes insurance claims for damage to artifacts on loan to the Museum.
• Supervise the movement (loading, unloading and shipping) of artifacts.
• Ensure the legal ownership of accessioned artifacts is in a concise and timely manner.
• Ensure the accountability for the collections of the Indiana State Museum.
Coordinates the Insitutuional Archives with Museum staff.
Plans for the digital access management of museum documentation for all employees
• Facilitate the use of the collections of the Indiana State Museum for research and exhibition by staff and the general public.
• Work with curators, conservators and other staff to see that established procedures and policies are followed in the implementation of collection use.
• Assist curators in rotating artifacts on exhibit within the museum and the state historic sites.
• Develop and maintain training literature and programs for staff throughout the system, the state and non-state museum systems.
• Direct the work of other staff, volunteers, and interns working in the registration area.
• Assist in the goals of the division by helping with the development and implementation of exhibits and programs.
• Communicate with the general public to answer questions in regards to the museum and artifact care.
• Assist in the installation and de-installation of changing or temporary exhibits.
• Share knowledge of collections management expertise and specific knowledge of scientific and/or cultural merit with others through written articles, lectures, programs and media events.
• Share knowledge through membership and participation in the various museum organizations such as AAM, AIM, MMA, MRC, etc. or organizations related to their field of expertise.
• Performs other duties assigned
Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Library Science, or some field emphasizing documentation and accountability of methods.
• Specialized knowledge of the AAM professional standards and legal requirements associated with the loan of museum exhibitions and artifact ownership.
• Specialized knowledge of proper packing and shipping methods required for priceless artifacts.
• Experience in museum registration procedures through college courses, seminars, and training sessions and/or on the job experience.
• Working knowledge of proper storage and environmental conditions for artifacts.
• Experience in artifact handling through college courses, from working with experienced museum personnel, or seminars in artifact handling.
• Experience in computer usage in word processing and database management through on-the-job training or computer courses.
• Experience working with museum collections.
• Ability to communicate with other staff, potential donors and the general public effectively through oral and written communications in an understandable and pleasant manner. Strong interpersonal skills desirable.
• Ability to get along with other staff and the general public.
• Knowledge of proper methods for packing artifacts for transporting by commercial carriers.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license.
To Apply:
1) Go to http://www.in.gov/spd/careers/
2) Click “Search all employment opportunities” above the Recent Job Listings box
3) Click on ‘advanced search’, and scroll down to ‘Job ID’ to enter number 609992
4) Complete all pages. To be considered, you must thoroughly complete all sections (work experience, education, licenses, etc) even if a resume is copy/pasted or attached.
5) Once the application is completed, click the Submit button on the last page.
• Processes, prepares, organizes and maintains all legal documents for which have been loaned to the Museum or Historic Sites.
• Documents all incoming and outgoing donations and loans, through written descriptions and photography.
• Communicates with donors, lenders, other museums and the general public through written and oral communication.
• Prepares gift receipt and donor information forms for each artifact donated
• Processes insurance claims for damage to artifacts on loan to the Museum.
• Supervise the movement (loading, unloading and shipping) of artifacts.
• Ensure the legal ownership of accessioned artifacts is in a concise and timely manner.
• Ensure the accountability for the collections of the Indiana State Museum.
Coordinates the Insitutuional Archives with Museum staff.
Plans for the digital access management of museum documentation for all employees
• Facilitate the use of the collections of the Indiana State Museum for research and exhibition by staff and the general public.
• Work with curators, conservators and other staff to see that established procedures and policies are followed in the implementation of collection use.
• Assist curators in rotating artifacts on exhibit within the museum and the state historic sites.
• Develop and maintain training literature and programs for staff throughout the system, the state and non-state museum systems.
• Direct the work of other staff, volunteers, and interns working in the registration area.
• Assist in the goals of the division by helping with the development and implementation of exhibits and programs.
• Communicate with the general public to answer questions in regards to the museum and artifact care.
• Assist in the installation and de-installation of changing or temporary exhibits.
• Share knowledge of collections management expertise and specific knowledge of scientific and/or cultural merit with others through written articles, lectures, programs and media events.
• Share knowledge through membership and participation in the various museum organizations such as AAM, AIM, MMA, MRC, etc. or organizations related to their field of expertise.
• Performs other duties assigned
Requirements• Bachelor’s Degree in Museum Studies, Library Science, or some field emphasizing documentation and accountability of methods.
• Specialized knowledge of the AAM professional standards and legal requirements associated with the loan of museum exhibitions and artifact ownership.
• Specialized knowledge of proper packing and shipping methods required for priceless artifacts.
• Experience in museum registration procedures through college courses, seminars, and training sessions and/or on the job experience.
• Working knowledge of proper storage and environmental conditions for artifacts.
• Experience in artifact handling through college courses, from working with experienced museum personnel, or seminars in artifact handling.
• Experience in computer usage in word processing and database management through on-the-job training or computer courses.
• Experience working with museum collections.
• Ability to communicate with other staff, potential donors and the general public effectively through oral and written communications in an understandable and pleasant manner. Strong interpersonal skills desirable.
• Ability to get along with other staff and the general public.
• Knowledge of proper methods for packing artifacts for transporting by commercial carriers.
• Valid Indiana driver’s license.
To Apply:
1) Go to http://www.in.gov/spd/careers/
2) Click “Search all employment opportunities” above the Recent Job Listings box
3) Click on ‘advanced search’, and scroll down to ‘Job ID’ to enter number 609992
4) Complete all pages. To be considered, you must thoroughly complete all sections (work experience, education, licenses, etc) even if a resume is copy/pasted or attached.
5) Once the application is completed, click the Submit button on the last page.