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Assistant Registrar of Collections, Ohio Historical Society

The Ohio Historical Society is seeking a full-time Assistant Registrar of Collections in its Museum & Library Services Division.

This position assists in maintaining records associated with the Society's museum and non-public records collections and other collections-related activities. Examples of responsibilities include:


  *   Assisting with record-keeping systems and procedures that promote identification and management of collections.
  *   Assisting with loan negotiations, condition reporting, packing, shipping and insurance.
  *   Generating new records and updating descriptive and administrative information in existing records in the collection catalog and collection management system.
  *   Relocating collections at the Ohio History Center and at other OHS sites and documenting location changes.
  *   Photographing collections and generating images for multiple purposes, such as condition documentation, accession paperwork, and display images for the online catalog.
  *   Generating referral, accession, loan and other collections related documents.
  *   Working with staff to facilitate other collection-related activities, including exhibit preparation, educational programs and development.
  *   Communicating with a range of stakeholders, including other OHS staff, members of site-partner organizations, staff at other institutions, and members of the public.
  *   Performing inventories of Society's collections, including regular audits.

Applicants should possess a Bachelor's degree in museum studies or a related subject or the equivalent in work experience plus minimum one-year experience in museum registration. Thorough knowledge of registration methods and policies, as well as current museum collection management and handling practices, knowledge of and experience with automated collection records systems and collections conservation, intermediate mathematical skills, computer skills, and experience in database development are desired.

For more information or to complete an online application go to: http://www.ohiohistory.org/jobs/current-openings. Or contact the OHS Human Resource Office at:

800 E. 17th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43211-2497
Fax: 614.297.2293
E-mail: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

The Ohio Historical Society is an equal opportunity employer. The Ohio Historical Society does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, and veteran status, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.





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