Hello Tom,
Like Adrienne, I'm also a candidate in the Archivist/Museum Studies
pool, and I think you'll be surprised at the number of us. I earned an
MLS with a specialization in Archives and Records from Indiana
University and paired it with a dual Masters in Folklore with a
specialization in Public Practice (ie museum studies in my case). I've
found that having a background in archives only boosts my abilities as
a curator in terms of research, representation, organization and
record keeping and I'm sure you'll find that the same is true for you
and your new hire if you decide to go that route! I'll definitely look
forward to seeing your job post. Best of luck!
Rachel Biars
M.A. Folklore & Library Science
2573 Brunswick Ln.
Hudson, OH 44236
(c) 216.469.9797
On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 11:38 AM, Sharpe, Adrienne
<[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> Hi Tom,
> I'm actually applying for positions such as this at present.
> I have an MA in Design History/Art History/Museum Studies, but I have also worked in archives for ~ 15+ years now in a variety of capacities.
>
> best,
> Adrienne
>
> ❦ Adrienne Leigh Sharpe
> M.A., Decorative Arts, Design History, Museum Studies
> Access Services Assistant
> Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
> Yale University
> P. O. Box 208240
> New Haven, CT 06520-8240
> E-mail: [log in to unmask] ❦
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> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Combining Archivist and Curatorial Positions
>
> I'm in the process of struggling with structural deficits. Has anyone tried
> (or been a part of) combining archivist and collections curatorial
> positions? I realize these positions require different types of training,
> but can it work and are there qualified individuals in the field to fill a
> combined position? Any sample job descriptions?
>
> Thank you.
>
> Tom
>
> Thomas A. Woods, Ph.D.
> Executive Director
> Hawaiian Mission Houses Historic Site and Archives
> 553 South King Street
> Honolulu, HI 96813-3002
> (808) 447-3911
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> http://www.missionhouses.org/
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