Sara Summers has submitted her resignation as the registrar at the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.  While we all wish Sara the best, we want to begin the search for her replacement immediately.

 

The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, Indianapolis, IN, seeks an experienced registrar to administer all record systems related to its growing collection, active loan program, and dynamic temporary exhibitions schedule.  This position within the collections management team will have significant responsibilities in the development and maintenance of the museum’s TMS database; overseeing collection image management and digitization; developing and maintaining all loan and accession/deaccession documentation; coordinating the cataloguing, loans, packing, shipping, and in-house movement of museum objects.  BA in art history, anthropology, or related field with three years museum registration experience and proficiency with collection management software necessary.  MA in museum studies, experience with TMS, and familiarity with Western American and Native American art and material culture much preferred.  To apply, send resume, cover letter, salary history and three professional references by March 1, 2006 to: Personnel, Eiteljorg Museum, 500 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204-2707, fax: (317) 275-1400 or email: [log in to unmask].

 

Amy McKune

Director of Museum Collections

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

500 W. Washington St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204-2707

(317) 275-1358

(317) 275-1400 (Fax)

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