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Company Name : Vassar College
Location : Poughkeepsie, NY 12604
Position : Collections Cataloguer
Job Description : Vassar College
Collections Cataloguer
Department: Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule:
Employee Type: Administrator
Posting Date: 02/15/2022
Union Representation: Not Applicable
Posting Number: AS187P
Pay Rate:
About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.Note: Vassar College has a universal vaccination policy requiring a COVID-19 vaccination, including a booster, for all employees except for those exempt for medical or religious reasons.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
The Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College seeks applicants for a full-time Collections Cataloguer for a 24-month term with the possibility of extension. This position will support the museum’s Collections Discovery Initiative, a multi-year project undertaken by the collections management and curatorial departments, that aims to optimize collection accessibility and discoverability through our online collections software (eMuseum).
Working with both departments, the Collections Cataloguer will be responsible for the retrospective cataloguing of works of art in the Loeb’s collections information management system (TMS Collections). The initial phase will focus on a selection of photography from the Loeb’s permanent collection, which comprises approximately 5,000 works of art out of approximately 22,000 objects in total. The position will require physical handling and close inspection of works of art as well as basic research, digital image capture, and visual analyses of each work with a special focus on subject tagging.
The position is ideal for a recent college graduate with some basic work experience in museums and an enthusiasm for museum collections. Candidates must be able to work in person at the Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center in order to be considered for this position. The Collections Cataloguer will report to the Senior Associate Registrar for Collections and Database Administration.
Job responsibilities:
Perform systematic, physical handling and inspection of collection objects, including taking precise dimensions, creating photo documentation, and transcribing inscriptions.
Perform basic research related to collection objects.
Organize, compile, and digitize source documents from curatorial and accession records relating to collection objects.
Enter core cataloguing data in collections information management system (TMS Collections), adhering to established standards and guidelines.
Contribute to comprehensive subject tagging and relationships as outlined by best practice in cataloguing.
Consult with the Senior Associate Registrar and curatorial team as needed to ensure accuracy of information and the use of appropriate authority tools.
Attend bi-weekly project meetings.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required skills and experience:
A high degree of organization, self-motivation, and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and efficiently to produce consistent, high-quality results over long-term projects
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency using multiple operating systems (Windows and Mac OSX) and basic software including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop
One year museum art handling experience of photography and prints
Prior knowledge of photography and print media (history, practice and terminology) is preferred
One year experience with museum information systems (TMS or TMS Collections preferred), data management, object cataloging, and digital archiving is required
Education/Certification:
BA (art history, visual studies, anthropology, history, museum studies, information science, or related discipline) or BFA required
Special Instructions to Applicants
To complete your on-line application, you will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and contact information for 3 professional references. All attachments must be in PDF format. Review of applications will begin immediately. If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources, 845-437-5820.
For full consideration applicants should apply by:
All applicants must apply online at: https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/2459.
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