I can not speak for all states but as a curator who has worked for New York State for 24 years I can tell you that I do not have a certificate that says I am certified to work as a curator. In NYS, Civil Service exams are given for most competitive class jobs. The people who pass the exams are ranked based on their scores and a list is created. When a position opens up it is filled from the list. The top 3 people on the list are interviewed first. There is no certification process like there is for CPAs or a BAR exam for lawyers which indicates someone has passed a standard test and meets the minimum knowledge qualifications of the profession.
Do any of the other curators on the list who work for other state governments have a different system?
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From: Nicholas Burlakoff [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 10:28 PM
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One can also become a "certified' curator by taking a civil service examination for the position of curator. This examination is significant for employment in governmental jobs. The examinations vary from state to state (some may not even have them) and I do not know if they can be transferred from one state to another.
nburlakoff
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Nancy S. Powell
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:23 AM
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Subject: Re: Curator License??
Dear Ysaac,
In the USA, curators are not licensed. Individual archivists take tests to receive certification, but I am not aware of any similar requirement for curators.
Anyone can become a curator by: taking academic studies in a subject area they are particularly interested in; studying in an institution of higher education to receive a Masters degree or Ph.D. in their particular area of expertise; studying in an institution of higher education to receive a Masters degree or Certification in museum studies; working in a museum; or by a combination of these.
A look at the job listings for curators at the Aviso section of the American Association of Museums (AAM) website will give you a range of qualifications museums seek for curators.
Museums as institutions can be accredited by going through the accreditation process sponsored by the AAM whereby a museum is judged by peers (experienced professional colleagues) who use a set of established guidelines to see how well the museum is following accepted professional standards in its activities, e.g., collections care, educational programs, visitor services, etc.
Sincerely,
Nancy Powell
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From: hyojung kim <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 1:29 AM
Subject: Curator License??
Hello all,
I am looking for examples of Curator License.
Has any other country conduct a Curator License system?
I am curious to know which country has
Curator License and how do they implement it?
Please reply directly if you wish. Thanks.
Any input will greatly be appreciated.
Best Regards,
hope your summer has been full of sunshine and a few nice gray days--
Ysaac
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