*Museum of Osteopathic Medicine* http://www.atsu.edu/museum/ *Internship:* Collections Assistant *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 80,000 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:* Two-year IMLS grant funded position assisting the Registrar with the cataloging, digitizing and inventorying of the artifact collection. *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:* 2 years; 40 hours per week; Federal holidays, sick and vacation days *Pay:* $12.13 per hour *Start Date:* December 1, 2016 *Position Requirements:* Bachelor’s degree 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. Preferred but not required: museum registration and/or inventory experience, as well as familiarity with *PastPerfect* collections management software. *Application Deadline:* October 30, 2016. Final selection will be made November 2016. *Application Details: *Send hard or electronic copy of a cover letter and resume to: The Museum of Osteopathic Medicine Attn: Anna Mullen Villareal, Research Coordinator Museum of Osteopathic Medicine 800 West Jefferson Kirksville, MO 63501 [log in to unmask] 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 [log in to unmask] www.atsu.edu/museum ========================================================= 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).