Museum Specialist

Description:

Duties

The Collection Information Systems (CIS) Administrator supports the management of a museum collection using structured query language (SQL) to design and execute data calls against a database.In this position, you will:

• be responsible for the overall management and continued development of TMS (The Museum System) and similar CIS (collection information systems) including application administration, training, and support.
• coordinate database needs and resources for all Museum departments. Primary point of contact with the system vendor, articulating requirements and enhancements to the program and reporting problems with the system to ensure efficient data input, retrieval, display and storage capability.

  Basic Qualifications Requirement:

  Experience related to the operation or management of a museum or similar collection of valuable objects. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include collections management, registration, cataloging, research, preservation, restoration, or conservation of collections of museum material, or other experience related to the position to be filled. Most positions require a particular subject-matter specialization, e.g., aeronautics, anthropology, art, geology, history, natural science, technology, biology, or zoology.

• coordinate incoming and outgoing information to and from the CIS with peers and the supervisor and works with Digital Assets to ensure the linking of digital images and other multi-media to the database.
• develop abbreviated guides, tip sheets, and other instructional aids that help staff users with common system functions. Develop a training curriculum tailored to overall museum needs and the specific work of individual offices.
• develop and carry out a multi-faceted training program for Museum staff of individual instruction, classroom sessions, and telephone support.