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Collections team member
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Summary
You’ll support the Curator and the Displays Manager in preparing, sorting and taking inventory of our collections.Detailed description
The collections team manages the objects in our store as well as in our displays. They know where they are, what they are and what condition they're in. We're now auditing all that, and there's a lot to do. You'll help the curator keep the museum store in order.
We also have to put things on display. So, you'll help the curator and displays manager identify and locate items for exhibition.
(For some) You'll use our Collection Management System Modes to enter details of objects in our collection as we work to recover the ‘backlog’ of objects held in the museum but not recorded on the new system.
You’ll get experience of managing the collections of a small museum, using a modern digital management system. Many items will need fresh descriptions, so you’ll learn from that as well.
During 2024 and 2025 a considerable amount of conservation work will also be in hand.
You'll be helping our visitors to discover and learn from our collections by providing attractive displays for the visitor to enjoy. And you'll be making a real contribution to an important component of the life of our Three Rivers communities, both helping the museum and helping people discover their area.
What do I need?
Familiarity with computer-based records apps, such as Excel or Access, will be important for those getting involved with Modes.
Being able to lift moderately heavy objects will be helpful.