The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine℠ announces two internship opportunities
for the summer of 2014. The interns will be assisting the museum’s
Registrar in cataloging the collection. Please see complete details below
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  http://www.atsu.edu/museum/



*Internship:* Collections Intern



*Museum Overview:*

The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine℠ and the International Center for
Osteopathic History are dedicated to preserving the heritage of osteopathic
medicine. Its mission is to “preserve and promote the history and tenets of
osteopathy through collections and research to a global audience”. The
collection of over 60,000 artifacts traces the roots of osteopathy,
beginning with its founder, Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, and his establishment
of the first osteopathic medical school in Kirksville, Missouri to its
growth into a worldwide profession.



*Position Description:*

Assist the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine’s Registrar with inventory and
cataloging the institution’s collection. As necessary, the Collections
Intern will support the Registrar with other collection management
projects.



*Position Responsibilities: *

-          Enter accession and donor information for objects in the
collection not already entered into the museum’s collections management
software *PastPerfect*

-          Update old records already in *PastPerfect*

-          Correlate all items with correct paper and database files. If
these files do not already exist, create said file

-          Ensure all objects are properly marked with old and new
accession numbers

-          Digitally photograph or scan each object and add images to
*PastPerfect*

-          Improve storage conditions where practical and note storage
location for each object in *PastPerfect *



*Position Details:*

*Duration/Hours:* 12 weeks; 35 hours per week

*Pay:* $3,000 stipend (before taxes)

*Start Date:* May 19th, 2014 (flexible)



*Position Requirements:*

Bachelor’s degree or intended graduation with a focus in Museum Studies,
History, or related field; Master’s degree preferred; strong attention to
detail; ability to handle large workloads and meet deadlines; and ability
to work well alone and in a group. Optional, but preferred: museum
registration and/or inventory experience, as well as familiarity with
*PastPerfect* collections management software.



*Application Deadline:* March 3rd, 2014. Final selection will be made by
April 1st.





*Application Details: *Send hard or electronic copy of a cover letter and
resume to:

The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine

Attn: Anna Mullen

Museum of Osteopathic Medicine

800 West Jefferson

Kirksville, MO 63501

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Questions about the position may be directed to: [log in to unmask]
*Heather Rudy*, Registrar
Museum of Osteopathic Medicine
A.T. Still University
800 W. Jefferson St
Kirksville, MO 63501
phone: 660-626-2176
fax: 660-626-2984
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www.atsu.edu/museum

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