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Jennifer L. Burns wrote:

> High Point Museum
>
> Registrar
>
> Title: Registrar
> Duration: One Year, Full Time
> Reports to: Curator of Collections
>
> Position Summary
> The High Point Museum seeks an energetic candidate for a short-term 
> Registrar position.  Position is full time for one year.  Primary 
> tasks to include inventorying the collection and reconciling found in 
> collections items.  Registrar will be responsible for cataloging 
> incoming, stored, and loaned collections, creating and maintaining 
> computerized and manual records of the collection, and assessing 
> collection conservation needs.  Additionally, the Registrar will 
> assist with exhibit installation and information requests. 
>
> Primary Responsibilities
>
>           o Perform an inventory of the museum collection.  Work may
>             involve supervising college interns and / or volunteers.
>           o Reconcile found in collections items.
>           o Assess collection conservation needs.
>           o Manage the museum's permanent collection and process new
>             acquisition.  Produce incoming receipts and condition
>             reports.  Assign and apply accession numbers.  Prepare
>             forms, reports, letters, and evaluations related to the
>             Museum's collections. 
>           o Maintain the museum's collections management database. 
>             Enter object information, scan images, and update
>             collection information as needed.
>           o Assist in preparing objects for exhibition and preparation
>             of exhibit mounts.
>           o Facilitates access to the collection for scholars and
>             researchers.
>           o Assist with processing incoming photographic reproduction
>             requests and information requests. 
>
> Supervisory Responsibilities
> The Registrar may supervise volunteers and college interns.
>
> Education and Experience
> Bachelor's degree in History, Museum Studies, or related field, 
> Master's degree preferred.  One to three years of museum experience in 
> collections or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
> Knowledge of computerized database systems, preferably PastPerfect.  
> Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. 
>
> Job Conditions
> Frequent contact with the general public in taking in donations and 
> handling requests for information.  Must be able to sit for extended 
> periods of time at a computer.  Ability to lift and transport up to 50 
> pounds.  Must be comfortable on short ladders (less than eight feet 
> high) and movable stair units.
>
> Send letter of application, resume and three references to Jennifer 
> Burns, Curator of Collections, High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington 
> Avenue, High Point, NC  27262.  Review of applications begins 
> immediately.
>
> Jennifer Burns
> Curator of Collections
> High Point Museum
> 1859 E. Lexington Ave.
> High Point, NC  27262
> (336) 883-3024
> www.highpointmuseum.org <file://www.highpointmuseum.org>
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