As I said, regarding states and certification exams "some may not even have
them." While New York does not have a certification exam according to your
experience, New Jersey does, or at least, I have a document from the state
of New Jersey stating that I passed the curator examination. According to
rumor at the time, I was the second person so certified in New Jersey.  I
agree with you it is nothing like the bar exam or the CPA exam. As far as I
could tell from my own experience there was no standard test. If memory
serves correctly, I met with a Civil Service functionary in an interview and
we discussed the plans I had to develop a county museum. I was also asked to
submit a detailed CV. A few weeks later I received the notice of passing the
exam with a point score attached. Since the job was created specifically for
my qualifications and since I was the only person who took the "test" I was
the only name on the Civil Service list. So it goes.
nburlakoff

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Of Campbell, Robin (PEB)
Sent: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 8:51 AM
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Subject: Re: Curator License??

I can not speak for all states but as a curator who has worked for New York
State for 24 years I can tell you that I do not have a certificate that says
I am certified to work as a curator. In NYS, Civil Service exams are given
for most competitive class jobs. The people who pass the exams are ranked
based on their scores and a list is created. When a position opens up it is
filled from the list. The top 3 people on the list are interviewed first.
There is no certification process like there is for CPAs or a BAR exam for
lawyers which indicates someone has passed a standard test and meets the
minimum knowledge qualifications of the profession.
Do any of the other curators on the list who work for other state
governments have a different system?
-----Original Message-----
From: Nicholas Burlakoff [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 10:28 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Curator License??



One can also become a "certified' curator by taking a civil service
examination for the position of curator. This examination is significant for
employment in governmental jobs. The examinations vary from state to state
(some may not even have them) and I do not know if they can be transferred
from one state to another.

nburlakoff



-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
Of Nancy S. Powell
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 11:23 AM
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Subject: Re: Curator License??



Dear Ysaac,



In the USA, curators are not licensed. Individual archivists take tests to
receive certification, but I am not aware of any similar requirement for
curators.



Anyone can become a curator by: taking academic studies in a subject area
they are particularly interested in; studying in an institution of higher
education to receive a Masters degree or Ph.D. in their particular area of
expertise; studying in an institution of higher education to receive a
Masters degree or Certification in museum studies; working in a museum; or
by a combination of these.



A look at the job listings for curators at the Aviso section of the American
Association of Museums (AAM) website will give you a range of qualifications
museums seek for curators.



Museums as institutions can be accredited by going through the accreditation
process sponsored by the AAM whereby a museum is judged by peers
(experienced professional colleagues) who use a set of established
guidelines to see how well the museum is following accepted professional
standards in its activities, e.g., collections care, educational programs,
visitor services, etc.



Sincerely,



Nancy Powell

----- Original Message -----


From: hyojung kim <mailto:[log in to unmask]>

To: [log in to unmask]

Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2003 1:29 AM

Subject: Curator License??



Hello all,




I am looking for examples of Curator License.
Has any other country conduct a Curator License system?
I am curious to know which country has
Curator License and how do they implement it?
Please reply directly if you wish. Thanks.
Any input will greatly be appreciated.

Best Regards,
hope your summer has been full of sunshine and a few nice gray days--
Ysaac
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