*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

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*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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