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REGISTRAR, DU MUSEUM OF ART
Job Title: REGISTRAR, DU MUSEUM OF ART
Job Code: 2088
FLSA: E
Job Level: 12
Revised Date:
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Direct the registration and trafficking of the permanent collection of art in the Duke University Museum of Art (DUMA) by preparing and maintaining the permanent record of history, provenance, status, condition, and location of each object of art owned by or on loan to the DUMA.
Work Performed
Identify, document and catalog all pieces of art entering and/or leaving the DUMA; supervise the development and maintenance of records on all objects owned by or on loan to the Museum including records of provenance, purchase or donation, photographs, evaluation, insurance, condition, and location.
Accession all loans and permanent gifts to the Museum; arrange for shipping and receiving and photographing of objects; supervise storage of art objects.
Arrange for temporary loans and traveling shows to include transport, supervision of shipping and receiving, preparation of condition reports, storage while not on display, and consultation with conservator/restorer regarding cleaning and repair of loan objects.
Coordinate with Curator on pieces selected for installation in gallery or for loans to other museums.
Supervise all installations and reinstallations of both loan and permanent collections and all personnel involved in those activities.
Document and acknowledge all gifts to the Museum; maintain liaison with the Office of Gift Records to ensure proper recording of gifts.
Initiate and maintain contact with the Director of Corporate Risk Management as well as the underwriters office regarding insurance related issues.
Represent DUMA to professional associations and organizations.
Conduct various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires analytical, organizational and communication skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program.
Experience
Work requires the ability to prepare and maintain permanent records of history, province, status, condition and location of objects of art owned by or on loan to an art museum, and the ability to coordinate lending activities, generally acquired through three years of related experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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