Sorry for the reposting but I just realized I had used the wrong year for the grant. We are taking applications through Tuesday, November 16th. *A.T. Still University* *Museum of Osteopathic MedicineSM* 800 West Jefferson Street, Kirksville, MO 63501 *JOB DESCRIPTION* * * *Title:* Inventory Processing Tech. (IPT) *Reports to:* Director and Curator *Summary of Responsibilities*: Assists the Museum in developing complete descriptive systems of the OSTEOPATHIC HERITAGE COLLECTION INVENTORY PROJECT * * *Start Date: November 22, 2010-August 31, 2011* *Specific Responsibilities:* · Verifies or enters accession and donor information on each object in the collection into the Museum’s collection software program *PastPerfect *. · Physically locates each object in the collection that is being processed. · Correlates all items with the correct paper and database files. If the files do not exist, creates them. · Ensures all objects are properly marked (following museum standards) with old and new accession/library numbers. If missing, determines the correct number and properly marks. · Digitally photographs or scans each object and adds images to the Museum’s software program*PastPerfect*. · Updates donor information and condition reports for each book placed in *PastPerfect*. · Improves storage conditions where practical and notes storage location for each object in*PastPerfect*. · Must have the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds and to climb a ladder. *Experience Requirements: *Individuals considered for the grant position will be required to have a Bachelor’s Degree or Master's Degree in Museum Studies, History, or Library Science. Candidates must have a basic understanding of collections management practices, be computer literate, and have knowledge of *PastPerfect*. The experienced or trained IPT will enter description data and perform the digital photography and scanning into * PastPerfect*. Also, a* 9-month commitmen*t to living in Kirksville or the surrounding area is required while on staff with this project. Moving expenses will not be covered by the University or grant. * $9.84 per hour plus benefits* Possibility of further employment depending on grant application for Phase II Museum and Research Center is closed November 25-28, 2010 and December 23 - January 3, 2011 for the holidays. Debra Loguda-Summers, Curator Museum of Osteopathic Medicine, SM and International Center for Osteopathic History 800 West Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501 Phone: 660 626 2359 Fax: 660 626 2984 Toll Free: 1 866 626 ATSU Ext. 2359 [log in to unmask] www.atsu.edu/museum Check out the collection online at http://snom.pastperfect-online.com/ <http://snom.pastperfect-online.com/> A.T. Still Papers online at: http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/mdh_splash/default.asp?coll=atsu *The mission of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine (SM) is to preserve and promote the history and tenets of osteopathy through collections and research to a global audience.* ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).