The Collections Information Specialist will be responsible for verifying, refining, and updating information in electronic object records; proofreading and correction of existing records, and the vetting of associated digital imagery for works in the DIA collection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Verifies information in and adds appropriate metadata to existing electronic object records
- Refines information in existing object records, including enhancement of key word functions and the reformatting bibliographical and citation references in TMS, the DIA’s collection information system
- Reviews paper object files and incorporates appropriate information into the electronic collection record
- Works with staff in curatorial, registration, and conservation departments to verify, refine, or update object information
- Keeps the TMS manual up to date
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.A. degree in library science, art history, museum studies, or other relevant field required; M.A. preferred
- Museum experience preferred, including experience with The Museum System (TMS) or another collections management system
- Experience with databases and digital asset management systems a plus
- Highly detail-oriented
- Familiarity with at least one foreign language
- Demonstrated research skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, including proofreading
- Excellent organizational abilities
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment, and to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
- Knowledge of MS Office suite of programs preferred
Deadline to apply: July 29, 2016
Full post: http://www.dia.org/employment/1899/Collections-Information-Specialist.aspx