Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2003 13:48:54 -0700
From: Teresa Ridgeway teresa@questorsys.com

Position Available: Client Services Specialist - Questor Systems, Inc

Questor Systems, Inc. is an established developer of Collections Management Systems for museum, cultural and natural heritage, and corporate collections. Questor provides a full range of products and services including CMS applications, custom software development, consultation, client support and training. We currently have an open position for a Client Services Specialist.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, answering support inquiries from clients, first line technical trouble-shooting, advising clients on application implementation and use and conducting client training and consultation projects. Position entails some travel.

Qualifications:

BA in art, art history, anthropology, archaeology, natural science, history, or a related field, plus museum or archive collections experience necessary. Expertise with Windows is essential. A strong candidate will have good organizational skills, be a self-starter and have a working knowledge of Questor's ARGUS CMS and related products. Experience using Crystal Reports or other report writing applications, understanding of relational database concepts and experience with digital imaging are a plus.

Contact:

Submit resume and cover letter by July 11, 2003 to:
Human Resources
Questor Systems, Inc.
21151 Western Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
fax 310-783-1449 or email jobs@questorsys.com.

No phone calls, please. Preference will be given to local applicants (Los Angeles area).


Date: Tuesday, 10 Jun 2003
From: Sherry Spires sspires@kmaonline.org

Position Available: Registrar - Knoxville Museum of Art

The Knoxville Museum of Art seeks a highly motivated, organized, and energetic individual for the full time position of registrar.

Responsibilities:

Working with the associate curator of acquisitions and exhibitions, the deputy director for programming, and guest curators, the registrar is primarily responsible for overseeing all aspects of registration, documentation, and collections management. Responsibilities include packing, shipping, insurance, loan forms, condition reports, inventory, database and records management, information requests, and conservation coordination. With the assistance of support staff, the registrar is also charged with exhibition installation, gallery preparation, and maintenance of the exhibition spaces.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have an in depth knowledge of accepted museum registration practices and procedures, an M.A. in museum studies or related fields, and one to three years registration experience. Computer, photographic and digital skills are important. The candidate must be able to work independently and within a dynamic, hardworking team, understand policy and procedure, and support the museum's mission and vision. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Knoxville is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, home to the University of Tennessee, and offers year round outdoor activities. The Knoxville Museum of Art is an AAM accredited facility with an ambitious new mission and vision. The registrar will be an integral part of a new team at the museum. This is an incredible opportunity to be part of the museum's new initiative to redefine the regional art museum in the United States.

Contact:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Please send letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references to:
Sherry Spires
Deputy Director for Programming
Knoxville Museum of Art
1050 World's Fair Park Drive
Knoxville, Tennessee 37916
865-525-6101, ext 230
sspires@kmaonline.org


Date: 3/3/2003 12:47:25 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: Christine Runte crunte@museumofflight.org

Vacancy Notification

Date: February 25, 2003

Position Available: Job posting - Collections Assistant - Museum of Flight

Title: Collections Assistant

Reports to: Registrar

Compensation: DOE

Full time, hourly, with benefits

The Collections Assistant is instrumental in the care and storage of the Museum's collection of artifacts.

Qualifications needed are: previous experience in collection care, handling and storage; a degree in Museum Studies or comparable experience; basic photographic skills to operate digital and 35mm cameras; and have basic Windows computer skills. Knowledge of ARGUS collection management system preferred.

Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Lifting up to 25 lbs and standing for long periods of time may be required.

Full job description will be available within the week.

Please submit resume and cover letter to the address listed below by March 10th. Immediate hire, however, position will remain open until filled. Applicants selected must complete an interview, and a Museum of Flight Application form.

Registrar
Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle, WA 98108-4097
Fax: 206-764-5707
e-mail crunte@museumofflight.org


Date: 3/7/2003 3:37:51 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: tmanalo@JANM.ORG

Position Available: Job posting - Assistant Cataloger Full-Time/ Exempt - Japanese American National Museum

The Japanese American National Museum is a new model for American museums dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening community through the exploration of diverse histories, arts and culture. The National Museum seeks an Assistant Cataloger for the Hirasaki National Resource Center & Collections Unit.

Responsibilities: The Assistant Cataloger will undertake the integrated cataloging of the National Museum’s diverse holdings of bibliographic and non-bibliographic materials (videorecordings, soundrecordings, etc.) in compliance with national standards and local guidelines. Cataloging efforts will initially focus on the National Museum’s diverse and extensive holdings in the Hirasaki National Resource Center. Maintain authority control and resolve cataloging problems.

Qualifications: : Masters in Information and Library Studies from an ALA accredited institution, plus one year experience in related field required. Knowledge of and experience with AACR2r, LCSH, and LC Classification. Ability to multi-task and prioritize, work in a team environment, have excellent organizational skills and be detail oriented. Familiarity with Questor ARGUS and reading knowledge of Japanese preferred.

Salary: low 30’s.

Visit our website at www.janm.org for full job description and application procedures. EOE. Deadline to apply: April 25, 2003.

To apply: submit resume or application with salary history

Japanese American National Museum
Attn: Human Resources
Re: Assistant Cataloger
369 East First Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Fax: 213-830-5673
E-mail: hr@janm.org



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