mazl tov on the new position! (I hope!)
On 11/6/07, Perian Sully <psully at magnes.org> wrote:
>
> Hi everyone:
>
> I'm being moved into a new position, so please find attached the job
> announcement for the Collection Database and Records Administrator
> position here at the Magnes. Please respond to Linda Waterfield.
>
> Perian Sully
> Collection Database & Records Administrator
> Judah L. Magnes Museum
> 2911 Russell St.
> Berkeley, CA 94705
> 510-549-6950 x 335
> http://www.magnes.org <http://www.magnes.org/>
> Contributor, http://www.musematic.org <http://www.musematic.org/>
>
>
>
> The Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley seeks an experienced, energetic,
> detail-oriented Collections Database and Records Administrator (CDRA) to
> manage the Magnes' Collection Management System, Ke EMu, and the
> collection records.
>
>
>
> Job Duties:
>
> * Oversee the administration of the CMS though ongoing development
> and maintenance.
> * Perform and oversee data clean-up, entry and records
> reconciliation.
> * Work closely with collections registration and curatorial staff,
> IT consultants and KE Software support staff for troubleshooting,
> technical advice, imaging, determining CMS upgrades, and ensuring
> integrity of collections information.
> * Ensure CMS meets staff needs for a variety of purposes. Maintain
> strong internal working relationships. As requested, use Crystal
> Reports to develop new reports for staff.
> * Maintain established protocols, authority controls, and data
> entry standards ensuring that new entries conform to style guides and
> appropriate museum cataloging standards including SPECTRUM and CDWA.
> * Maintain and update system administration manuals and contribute
> to the development of CMS documentation, including updating EMu help
> fields, internal user manuals, and policies and procedures.
> * Assist with management of archival and library collection
> information between CMS and third party programs like Archivist's Tool
> Kit.
> * Develop user training program and conduct staff and volunteer
> training sessions on EMu as needed.
>
>
>
> Successful candidate must have a minimum of two to four years museum
> registration experience or an equivalent combination of education and
> experience; and proficiency in collections management software systems,
> KE EMu experience helpful but not mandatory, the ability to work with a
> variety of people, excellent computer, organizational and
> problem-solving skills.
>
>
>
> Strongly preferred experience includes MA or Certificate in Museum
> Studies with a registration emphasis; working knowledge of metadata
> standards, standardized vocabularies, imaging, digital asset management,
> Linux (RedHat) systems, computer hardware and software including Crystal
> Reports, and Excel. Familiarity with photography and imaging of artwork
> valuable.
>
>
>
> Please send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to:
>
>
>
> CDRA Search
>
> Attn: Linda Waterfield, Collections Manager & Registrar
>
> Judah L. Magnes Museum
>
> 2911 Russell St.
>
> Berkeley CA 94705
>
> lwaterfield at magnes.org
>
>
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