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Rhode Island School of Design · 1 day ago

Assistant Registrar, Collection Management

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a two (2) year term Assistant Registrar, Collection Management to join the RISD Museum. This position supports the Museum’s strategic plan by contributing to the efficient use of resources and implementing a barcoding system for collections, improving overall control of the Museum's collection for educational activities and displays.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assist with the inventory of Museum collections, including but not limited to working in storage and the Museum’s collection management database (Museum Plus) to confirm/update locations, identify items found in collection, create new storage locations when necessary, and document collections. Maintain the schedule of inter-departmental activities related to the inventory. Collaborate with registration and other collection staff on documenting and addressing any storage or condition issues found during the inventory process

As part of and in conjunction with the inventory process, work with other collection staff to plan, design, and implement the barcoding system, including such duties as assessing storage areas and ensuring all locations are properly identified, tagging and scanning objects, coordinating object movement with Museum installation staff, identifying any technical issues and communicating them to the Registrar, Collection Information, in a clear and efficient manner. May involve participation in meetings or communication with the Museum’s software vendors

Train Museum staff, temporary workers, interns, and others as needed in the barcoding system and collection location management

Work with the Associate Registrar, Collection Management, to track progress of the inventory and barcoding project, providing reports to the Head Registrar, and plan and implement any necessary project adjustments

Coordinate with curators and registrars to prepare unidentified or source unknown objects documented through the inventory process for listing with the Rhode Island Division of Unclaimed Property, and research and resolve old or orphaned loans. Draft correspondence related to legal questions involving old or orphaned loans and unclaimed property inquiries

Coordinate the movement of collections within RISD and RISD-controlled spaces in accordance with Museum standards and under the direction of the Associate Registrar, Collection Management

Manage the storage intake of new acquisitions within the barcoding system, including determining appropriate storage locations and their proper entry into the new location tracking

Take reference images of objects according to Museum standards and coordinate the delivery of image files to the Associate Registrar, Digital Resources

Participate in Museum Collection Care meetings, departmental meetings, inventory project meetings, and others as appropriate

Serve as secondary supervisor for department work study students, graduate and undergraduate assistants, and interns

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Museum studiesArt handlingCollection management systemsMicrosoft OfficeObject photographyTrainingCommunicationCollaboration

Required

A minimum of three years of related museum employment experience

Art handling experience, including the ability to handle objects independently, and knowledge of museum registration methods required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office software and other computer-based systems required

An understanding of basic object photography practices required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in museum studies, library science, art history, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience

Knowledge of storage requirements for different materials preferred

Knowledge of collection management systems preferred

Company

Rhode Island School of Design

Rhode Island School of Design is a school in Providence.

Founded in 1877

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.risd.edu/

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