The search for this position has reopened.
Collection Information Manager, Philadelphia Museum of Art
Manages all aspects of Museum's Collections Information project.
Responsible for the quality, accuracy, depth, and standardization of
collection information, including images, within TMS.
* Works with upper level staff in executive, curatorial, library,
publications, education, web, registrar and IS departments to establish
TMS policies
* Develops and documents procedures to ensure standardized and
agreed-upon use of the system (e.g., for accessioning, deaccessioning,
locations, departmental surveys, web publishing, bar coding projects,
etc.)
* Promotes the use of collection information in all forums, both
within and outside the Museum.
* Primary contact with the Gallery Systems, New York
* Prepares project status reports for grants, annual reports, etc.
* Establishes and monitors data entry and imaging projects.
* Acts as contact within IS department for all TMS related issues.
Manages the electronic publishing of collection information.
* Manages intranet collections information site.
* Plans and implements (in association with Project Technical
Specialist) customizations of emuseum software.
* Coordinates the use of collections information on museum's
public website.
* Works with outside organizations, such as ARTstor, on data
sharing projects.
Manages the day to day operation of the TMS application.
* Works with individual users to improve working methods and their
use of the system.
* Maintains system configuration, including application settings
and defaults.
* Adds new users to the system, and maintains rights groups.
* Assists in the installation and testing of new versions and
upgrades to the system.
* Organizes and chairs TMS user group meetings.
* Runs various SQL global updates
Supervises project staff including:
Data Standards Administrator
Subject Cataloguer
Project Technical Specialist
Image Manager
Exhibitions Cataloguer
Gallery photographer (shared with photography department)
Required:
At least a Master's degree in Art History
Experience managing TMS, as well as supervising several staff members
and multiple projects.
Knowledge of the processes and procedures involved in a range of
collections management activities (cataloguing, locations, accessioning
and deaccessioning, loans, exhibitions, etc.)
3-5 years experience in an art museum setting.
Understanding of emerging media and internet technology.
At least some knowledge of SQL; XML desired.
How to apply:
Cover letter and resume may be sent via fax to: Human Resources,
215.684.7977 or e-mailed: jobs at philamuseum.org. Please include salary
requirement and JOB TITLE. Resumes sent electronically will not be
considered without the job title in the subject line. No phone calls,
please. EOE. www.philamuseum.org
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