Hi Elizabeth,
A great online reference is the NPS Museum Handbook. It can be found here:
http://www.nps.gov/history/museum/publications/handbook.html
Here are a few other sites you might want to check out:
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/conserveogram/cons_toc.html NPS
Conserve-o-Grams "A Must Have!"
http://aic.stanford.edu/ American Institute for Conservation
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/ COOL Conservation on Line
http://www.heritagepreservation.org/ Heritage Preservation
http://www.insectslimited.com/identiif.htm Insect Identification
For publications, I always have the interns read through "The New Museum
Registration Methods" (an AAM publication).
One of the best ways to pick up some hands on experience / knowledge is to
attend museum conferences (National, State, and Regional).
Best of luck!
Sincerely,
Michael M. Siebol
Curator of Collections
Yakima Valley Museum
2105 Tieton Dr.
Yakima, WA 98902
Phone 509-248-0747 Fax 509-453-4890
Museum website: www.yakimavalleymuseum.org
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Help[MUSEUM-L] Great References
I have recently become the curatorial assistant and am looking for a great
reference site and or publication that provides a general guide to basic
curatorial practices? Any Suggestions?
Elizabeth Kozlowski
Curatorial Assistant
Florida Craftsmen, Inc.
501 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
t. 727.821.7391 f. 727.822.4294
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Collections Manager - Tudor Place
Job Announcement - Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
January 2008
Collections Manager - Part time
Tudor Place Historic House Museum and Garden, a 19th century site located
on 5 = acres in Georgetown, Washington, DC, seeks a part time Collections
Manager to advance its mission through the management and care of the
object collection, including maintenance and documentation of records
relating
to the 8,000 plus object collection. Responsibilities include processing of
object collection, administration of loans, IPM and environmental
monitoring,
archival and technical research, responses to inquiries, and other related
tasks. Interested candidates must have Masters degree in Museum Studies
or related field with a concentration in museum collections management and
three years experience with historic sites or museums. Please submit a
letter
of interest, resume and salary history to: Search, Tudor Place Foundation,
1644 31st Street NW, Washington, DC 20007. Fax 202-965-0164.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Title: Collections Manager
Reports to: Curator
Classification: Exempt, Part-Time no fringe benefits
Purpose of Position: To advance the mission of Tudor Place through the
management and care of the object collection, including maintenance and
documentation of the records relating to the collection.
Responsibilities:
1. Under the supervision of the Curator, completes processing of object
collection, including: inventory, accessioning, cataloguing, numbering,
photographing, and data-entry.
2. Administers all loans, photographic, and administrative files,
including
electronic database. Administers all reproduction rights of the collection.
3. Monitors physical condition and movement of collections, and assists
in the monitoring of integrated pest management, security, and the
environment of exhibition and storage areas.
4. Assists with the packing and transportation of the collection.
5. Conducts archival and technical research relating to specific
projects. Assists with exhibition research and publications.
6. Responds to inquiries and supervises access to collections.
7. Other duties as assigned.
Experience and educational requirements:
1. Masters degree (or work towards) in Museum Studies or related field
with a concentration in museum collections management.
2. Three years experience with historic sites or museums.
Knowledge, skills and abilities:
1. Knowledge of current museum collections management methods,
including accessioning, art handling, cataloging of fine and decorative
arts,
conservation and storage practices.
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
3. Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to work well
with others in a team environment.
4. Self-directed and motivated.
5. Exceptional organizational skills.
6. Computer literacy including database applications (Past Perfect
preferred) and digital imaging.
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