[Bcma-l] SCMA Job posting - deadline extended

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The Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives is a small regional museum located =
in Gibsons BC, a 40 minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay in West =
Vancouver.  The Museum operates out of a two storey, 4500 sq. foot =
building and has a collection of about 6000 artifacts, 9000 photographs =
and 2000 other archival materials.   We are currently seeking a =
Collections Management Specialist for a short term contract to review =
our current collections numbering, accessioning and cataloguing system =
to bring our system into compliance with Museum Standards.

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The Museum has recently purchased PastPerfect museum software to handle =
our collection management needs but before transferring any data from =
the Microsoft Access database we are currently using, we are looking for =
an experienced Collections Management Specialist who can review the =
current system for errors and make and initiate recommendations on how =
to integrate various numbering systems into the generally accepted =
numbering format for museums so as to be useable in the PastPerfect =
system.

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In addition to reviewing the Microsoft Access database, the original =
paper donor forms, card files and other hard copy material, as well as =
the collection item itself, may have to be reviewed.  This could include =
accessing material on shelves in artifact storage areas and archive =
rooms, several of which are located on the second floor of the Museum. =20

The candidate will not be required to participate in any day-to-day =
Museum operations.

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The ideal candidate will be working independently at most times as the =
full time Museum Coordinator and part time Museum Assistant will be =
handling the day to day operations of the Museum.

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The successful candidate will create a weekly record of their work and =
will train staff and volunteers on the new system so that they can =
continue with the project if required and will create the appropriate =
written documentation for future use.

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The ideal candidate possesses related work experience and the following:

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Extensive knowledge of Canadian museum accessioning and cataloguing =
standards

Experience in reviewing and creating collection management accessioning =
systems Experience in creating documentation manuals and training =
personnel=20

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Access=20

Experience with PastPerfect software preferred but not necessary

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently=20

Knowledge of basic Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access)

Extensive related work experience in a museum environment=20

Specialization in accessioning and/or cataloguing=20

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Contract value and expenses will be negotiated at time of contract.  =
Please submit your resume and cover letter by email (MS Word) to Barrie =
Stewart at scm_a@dccnet.com by November 15th 2007.

Sunshine Coast Museum & Archives

716 Winn Rd Gibsons BC

604-886-8232

www.sunshinecoastmuseum.ca

Open Tues - Sat 10:30 - 4:30

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Archives
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<SPAN=20
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