[Bcma-l] Job Posting - Vancouver Art Gallery - Assistant Registrar, Documentation

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:40:49 -0700

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VANCOUVER ART GALLERY ASSOCIATION
1 FULLTIME POSITION AVAILABLE
_ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, DOCUMENTATION_

_SUMMARY_*__*
Reporting to the Registrar of Collections, the Assistant Registrar -- 
Documentation is responsible for the Gallery's electronic and manual 
collection documentation records and the implementation and operation of 
the Gallery's collections management system, STAR.  The incumbent works 
with staff in registration, curatorial, conservation, preparation and 
other professional/technical areas to provide for an effective 
collections management system and accurate and accessible documentation 
of the permanent collection and works on loan to/from the Gallery.

Responsibilities include overseeing development, implementation and 
ongoing operation of the STAR system; development of policies, 
procedures, data standards and data entry guidelines; data entry and 
data upgrading according to professional guidelines and standards; 
supporting users of the STAR system with training and advice; 
preparation of collections statistics and reports including responding 
to internal and external queries; assisting with the preparation and 
documentation of acquisition; assisting with exhibitions where required; 
and undertaking other related duties as required.

The Assistant Registrar -- Documentation works within the overall goals 
of the Gallery's Registration Department and provides a strong liaison 
to relevant network services and other database systems.  S/he applies a 
good understanding of the Gallery's larger needs with an eye for detail 
and ensures the collections management system and electronic records are 
up to date, accessible and secure.

_QUALIFICATIONS_
The successful incumbent will have an undergraduate or graduate degree 
in Museum Studies, Library/Information Sciences or other relevant fields 
with 2-4 years experience in information management or registration 
tasks ideally in a museum/art gallery setting.  Excellent communication 
and computer skills are required.  Previous experience working with 
database systems and understanding of the behind-the-scenes operation 
are important attributes.  Strong attention to detail, demonstrated 
ability to follow through on projects in an organized and efficient 
manner, ability to work well with co-workers and independently will be 
sought. 

*SALARY:*            Pay Grade 19            $21.34 to $24.89 per hour

*HOURS:*            Monday to Friday; nine day fortnight

Please send your resume, in confidence, by Thursday, July 31, 2008, to 
the Human Resources Manager, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, 
Vancouver, B.C. V6Z 2H7, Fax: (604) 682-1086 or email: 
hr@vanartgallery.bc.ca

/We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those 
short-listed will be contacted./

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<tt>VANCOUVER ART GALLERY ASSOCIATION<o:p></o:p>
 
1
FULLTIME POSITION AVAILABLE <o:p></o:p>
 
ASSISTANT
REGISTRAR, DOCUMENTATION<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
SUMMARY<o:p></o:p>
 
Reporting to the Registrar of
Collections, the Assistant Registrar &#8211; Documentation is responsible for
the
Gallery&#8217;s electronic and manual collection documentation records and
the
implementation and operation of the Gallery&#8217;s collections management
system,
STAR.&nbsp; The incumbent works with staff in
registration, curatorial, conservation, preparation and other
professional/technical areas to provide for an effective collections
management
system and accurate and accessible documentation of the permanent
collection
and works on loan to/from the Gallery.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
Responsibilities include
overseeing development, implementation and ongoing operation of the
STAR
system; development of policies, procedures, data standards and data
entry
guidelines; data entry and data upgrading according to professional
guidelines
and standards; supporting users of the STAR system with training and
advice;
preparation of collections statistics and reports including responding
to
internal and external queries; assisting with the preparation and
documentation
of acquisition; assisting with exhibitions where required; and
undertaking
other related duties as required.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
The Assistant Registrar &#8211;
Documentation works within the overall goals of the Gallery&#8217;s
Registration
Department and provides a strong liaison to relevant network services
and other
database systems.&nbsp; S/he applies a good
understanding of the Gallery&#8217;s larger needs with an eye for detail and
ensures
the collections management system and electronic records are up to
date,
accessible and secure.<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
QUALIFICATIONS<o:p></o:p>
 
The
successful incumbent will have an undergraduate or graduate degree in
Museum
Studies, Library/Information Sciences or other relevant fields with 2-4
years
experience in information management or registration tasks ideally in a
museum/art gallery setting.&nbsp; Excellent communication and computer
skills
are required.&nbsp; Previous experience working with database systems and
understanding of the behind-the-scenes operation are important
attributes.&nbsp; Strong attention to detail, demonstrated ability to follow
through on projects in an organized and efficient manner, ability to
work well
with co-workers and independently will be sought.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
SALARY:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pay Grade 19&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $21.34
to $24.89 per hour <o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
HOURS:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday to Friday; nine
day fortnight <o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
Please send
your resume, in confidence, by Thursday, July 31, 2008, to the Human
Resources
Manager, Vancouver Art Gallery, 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6Z
2H7,
Fax: (604) 682-1086 or email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:hr@vanartgallery.bc.ca">hr@vanartgallery.bc.ca</a><o:p></o:p>
 
&nbsp;<o:p></o:p>
 
We thank
all applicants for their
interest; however, only those short-listed will be contacted.<o:p></o:p></tt>
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