Museum Registration Intern

Location: The Computer History Museum, Mountain View, CA

Department: Collections

The Registration intern is responsible for assisting with the
accessioning of new artifacts into the Museum collection. Interns will
work with the Museum's collections management database Mimsy XG, will be
trained in Museum artifact handling, and will become familiar with the
day-to-day responsibilities of a Museum Registrar. The Registration
Intern reports to the Associate Registrar.

Required Qualifications, Attributes and Skills:

*                                 Masters degree in Museum Studies or
Library Science, graduate student working towards a degree in Museum
Studies or IMLS 

*                                 Knowledge of collections management
processes. 

*                                 Detail-oriented and ability to be
flexible. 

*                                 Skill in organizing resources and
establishing priorities. 

*                                 Excellent written and oral
communications skills; strong command of the English language. 

*                                 Proficiency with Windows and database
software. 

*                                 12 to 18 hours a week for 3 months.
All work must be done onsite. Hours are flexible within 8 am - 6 pm,
Monday - Friday. 


Preferred Qualifications, Attributes and Skills:

*                                 Knowledge of Mimsy XG database
software. 

*                                 Knowledge of accessioning principles
and standards.

The internship is available on an ongoing basis. The Computer History
Museum offers a stipend for this internship ($1,000 for 12 hours a week
or $1,500 for 18 hours a week). 

To apply, please email resume & cover letter to Associate Registrar
William Harnark at  [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>  

 

 

 

-Karen

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Karen Kroslowitz, Registrar

Computer History Museum

1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.

Mountain View, CA  94043

v: 650-810-1022

f: 650-810-1055

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