Registrar ? Team Leader

Job Description

Registrar ? Team Leader /Key Accountabilities: * The Registrar ensures the registration, documentation and preservation of the GC collection in accordance with professional museum standards and QM policies and procedures. The Registrar also assists curatorial staff with the development of exhibitions, by coordinating the relevant loans and collection requirements.* Works closely with the Head of collection Management in organizing and managing work in collection management and documentation.* Coordinates tasks, activities and project with other team?s ion collection section.* To support all other departmental activities as Required.* Coordinates works on backlog of documentation.* Working closely with curators, coordinate all incoming loans for exhibitions ensuring all relevant deadlines are met.* Collect and monitor environment reports in exhibition spaces and report any issues of concern.* Administer approved outgoing loans from the GC collection according to agreed procedures.* Manage the reproduction of images of collection items for internal or external purposes, including attributions, copyright and commercial arrangements.* Facilities and digitalization of collection and upload in CMS.* Checks and priorities improving documentation quality of existing records.* Create new records both digital and paper; oversee maintenance of paper files and archives.* Supervises implementation of Barcoding system implemented by all teams.* Supervise and support volunteers and interns.* Organises and uundertakes retrospective documentation and cataloguing of the collection according to a planned program of work, using CMS.* Play a key role in managing and maintaining the CMS, including: data entry according to defined standards and business rules; maintaining records of the location and movement of objects; coordinating regular upgrades and maintenance of the system and data; making recommendations to improve processes and use of CMSfunctionality; Prepare CMS records to be included in the online database.* Assist with maximising access to the collection for internal audiences and answer general enquiries (including photographic enquiries).* Maintain high standards of interdepartmental communication.* Assist other sections with access to the collection, documentation and alike.* Support the objectives of the General Collection Strategy.* Create digital resources including images which can be added to the CMS as well as uploaded to the website.* Performs quality check and data-entry verifications.* Assist in the movement and arrangement of the collection in existing and to new storage building and rooms. * Uses QM CMS system to document and improve departments documentation.* To support developing and delivering regular staff training in the context of the collection documentation.* Drafts and to comply with job related policies, procedures, and standards for museum practices.* Creates annual list of purchases required for carrying out collection documentation.* Able to prioritize the ability to develop strategies for preventive care of objects individually, quickly, and accurately when project requires.* Ability to take direction & be receptive to constructive feedback. Qualifications/Requirements: * ??????BA degree in museum related field, Masters preferred. * Minimum of 5 years of experience working in museum collection documentation.* Practical and theoretical knowledge in collection care and management.* Average understanding and skills of collection management system, preferably KeEMu.* Strong computer and software skills essential, preferably within PC environment (O?ce 365).* Knowledge of contemporary practices of time-based conservation and collection care and management.* Demonstrated strength to coordinate and work with teams collaboratively on complex projects. * Ability to work e?ectively under pressure and in self-motivated and dynamic way to meet deadlines, enjoying freedom to work on one?s own at the same time as follow direction.* Strong organizational skills are essential, with ability to priorities and organize complex and multiple activities. * Good writing skills with precise attention to details. * Personable and engaging in social settings and experienced with public speaking.

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