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Curator
Curators are the people who administer the affairs of a Museum. It is the Curator who ensures that all records and artefacts are kept up to date.
The Curator conducts research programs, directs instructional, research and public service activities of insitutions.
Other duties includes
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Planning and organizing the acquisition, storage and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs.
- Developing and maintaining an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record keeping systems, using computer databases.
- Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
- Inspect premises to assess the need for repairs and to ensure that climate and pest-control issues are addressed.
- Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.
- Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
- Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
- Conduct or organize tours, workshops, and instructional sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.
- Confer with the board of directors to formulate and interpret policies, to determine budget requirements, and to plan overall operations.
- Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, to seek financing, and to maintain community alliances.
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Career Snapshot Curator |
In Demand
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Qualification Required |
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Work Outdoors |
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Maths Required |
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Science Required |
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This is a general guide - it is important to check admission requirements with the various training institutions first because entry requirements may vary.
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