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Kate Blanch Administrator, Museum Databases kblanch at thewalters.org<mailto:kblanch at thewalters.org> / 410.547.9000 ext. 266 The Walters Art Museum 600 N. Charles Street, Baltimore MD 21201 www.thewalters.org<http://www.thewalters.org/> Collections, Data & Imaging Assistant Job Location : Registrar Department The Registrar Department of the Walters Art Museum seeks a fulltime Collection, Data & Imaging Assistant who, under the supervision of the Chief Registrar, manages collection cataloging and digital media in the collection management database (TMS) and digital asset management system (DAMS). Works with curators and conservators to insure that new collection information from a variety of grant-funded projects, exhibitions, and publications is captured in the collection management database according to best practice information standards and protocols. Develops, updates, and maintains internal collections documentation standards and style guides. Audits and edits cataloging completed by other users to ensure adherence to cataloging standards. Trains staff and end-users on TMS querying, searching, and reporting, and supports staff with complex searching and reporting requests. Works closely with the IT Database Administrator on collection-related data sharing projects, online repositories and public access projects. Supports registrars with processing pre-accessions and accessions, assists with inventories and object location updates, helps catalog, mark and photograph collection objects, provides backup support for supervising visitors in storage. Requirements: * BA required with art history or history preferred area of concentration. * Museum internships, one-year museum experience or comparable experience required. * Museum cataloguing and imaging experience required. Knowledge of computer databases, digital imaging, cataloging and metadata standards required. Knowledge of TMS preferred. Knowledge of digital asset management systems desirable as is knowledge of Crystal reports. * Some art handling or collection management knowledge preferred. * Aptitude in handling a variety of projects simultaneously and juggling the priorities of long-term projects essential as is the ability to work independently. * Meticulous attention to detail, good communication skills and ability to work with people. Send resume, cover letter and salary requirements to jobs at thewalters.org<mailto:jobs at thewalters.org> Application end date Friday, June 7. An EOE/A drug, alcohol and smoke free environment. To Apply Contact jobs at thewalters.org<mailto:jobs at thewalters.org> NO CALLS PLEASE
