Assistant Registrar, Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, University of Chicago

Full-time; hybrid, primarily on-site role that currently allows remote work of up to (1) day per week.

Salary range $56,000.00 - $62,000.00

The Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures (ISAC) of the University of Chicago is an interdisciplinary research center that integrates archaeological, textual, linguistic, and art historical data to understand the development and functioning of the ancient civilizations of West Asia and North Africa from the earliest Holocene through the Medieval period.

Job Description:

The Assistant Registrar reports to the Museum Registrar and the Museum Director and leads the ISAC Museum's imaging and rights and permissions program. The role produces still images and video of the collections for the online database, catalogs, and ISAC's public media channels. It also manages internal and external image requests, along with the archival and administrative work those requests involve. The Assistant Registrar develops and enforces the policies that govern how collection imagery and publications are used, monitors the use of copyrighted material, and keeps thorough records.

The position also supports the wider Registration Department with loans, exhibitions, classes, transit, and storage. That includes helping register objects from ancient West Asia and North Africa: assigning numbers and labels, rehousing objects, entering records in the collections database, and photographing objects. The role also helps shape policies on loans, accessioning, and deaccessioning.

Responsibilities
- Manages daily internal and external photograph requests, integrates images into the online database and website, and coordinates archival digitization upon request. Registers all images in the collections database.
- Produces still images and video of the collections for ISAC’s online database, catalogs, and media channels.
- Manages ISAC’s rights and permissions policies and monitors the use of copyrighted museum and archives collection imagery and publications.
- Develops and implements photo request and rights and permissions procedures, ensures compliance, and maintains a robust recordkeeping protocol for image requests and permissions.
- Registers and documents collection objects, including numbering, labeling, rehousing, and cataloging objects in the collections database.
- Supports loans and object movement. Helps coordinate the safe movement of collections for loans, exhibitions, and classes. This includes preparing condition and location records, tracking objects in transit, and helping implement policies on loans.
- Monitors storage conditions for temperature, humidity, and pests, maintaining the related logs, and reporting problems to the Museum Registrar and Registrar and Conservation staff.
- With moderate guidance from others, implements procedures to ensure compliance with museum policies.
- Analyzes and interprets loans, including preparing and reviewing loan budgets and contracts, shipping, and insurance.
- Performs maintenance of storage areas, collection records and databases with a moderate level of guidance and direction.
- Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred qualifications:

Proficiency in museum collections management. Familiarity with copyright, image licensing, and rights and permissions practices. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Knowledge of photography, including digital photography. Proficiency with photo editing software, including Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Familiarity with collections management software platforms. Prior experience at a nonprofit, museum, or archaeological institute, or in similar organizations. Preferred Competencies Excellent organizational and task-management skills. High attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion and tact. Strong interpersonal and technical skills. Ability to work in a busy, diverse setting and manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously

Educational requirements: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience requirements: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

For more information and to apply: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Assistant-Registrar_JR35347-1

Museum Curator (part-time), Village of Wilmette

Hours:  Average 28 hours/week, Mon-Thurs; occasional weekends

Pay range: $26.31 to $34.92

 The Village of Wilmette is seeking a reliable and detailed-oriented individual to fill the part-time Museum Curator position with the Wilmette History Museum (https://wilmettehistory.org/). The Museum is located at 609 Ridge Road and was established by the Village of Wilmette in 1951. This position will work under the supervision of the Museum Director.

The Museum Curator is responsible for assisting with the proper care and documentation of collections to include researching and organizing exhibits. In addition, the Museum Curator will coordinate museum programs, events, and tours and work with museum visitors and volunteers on research projects and any other assigned projects. This position entails significant contact with the general public via in person, email, written communication and telephone.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in history, museum studies or a related field with three to five years of experience with museum collections. A Master’s degree and/or educational training in history, museums studies, etc. are preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

The ideal candidate will have museum collections experience, including artifact cataloging, exhibition preparation, and/or registration. The candidate should be able to lift and move document boxes and artifacts. The candidate should possess the ability to conduct research, effectively and accurately communicate both verbally and in writing, and interact with the general public and volunteers in a courteous and professional manner.. Candidate must be detail-oriented, flexible, and able to manage multiple projects concurrently. The candidate will possess a solid working knowledge of web-based computer software programs, and should be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams). Knowledge of exhibit development and InDesign and Past Perfect software programs is a plus

For more information and to apply: https://wilmette.munisselfservice.com/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/ApplicationEntry.aspx?form=VOW&req=286&sreq=3&desc=MUSEUM%20CURATOR%20(P-T)

Archivist, UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement, Northbrook IL

Full time; salary range $67,319.32-$92,564.06

Job Description:

The Archivist is essential to the preservation and activation of the 132-year history of UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards and Engagement (ULSE) – two organizations which evolved from Underwriters Laboratories (UL) founded in 1894. This individual will execute archival processing, collection management, reference, research, and outreach services drawing upon the breadth of the UL Archives’ physical and digital holdings. The Archivist will possess a deep working knowledge of standards and best practices in archival appraisal and selection, accessioning, arrangement and description, collection management, and preservation of various physical and digital records and other historical materials.

Responsibilities:
-Appraise, select, accession, arrange and describe archival collections and materials in all analog and digital formats according to best practices and national/international standards.
-Support the continued development and maintenance of the digital archival repository by adding digitized and born-digital records for long-term preservation and access.
-Collaborate with colleagues on communications, public relations, social media, community engagement, brand, and other teams on projects and initiatives that involve the organizations’ history.
-Collaboratively assess and prioritize the physical and digital archival processing backlog.
-Collaboratively assess archival collection storage space, recommend improvements, and reorganize materials to best utilize available space.
-Respond to reference questions from internal and external stakeholders covering a variety of complex subjects in a timely and organized manner.
-Conduct oral histories with long-standing employees and retirees regarding their work experience and promote donation of their papers and materials to the archives.
-Speak to small groups and lead tours of the archives for employee and external audiences.
-Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional competencies and personal attributes:
-Demonstrated experience managing archival collections through appraisal, accessioning, arrangement, description, preservation, and access activities in accordance with established archival standards and best practices.
-Familiarity with national and international standards of archival description (DACS/ISAD-G) and best practices in archival management.
-Demonstrated experience with social media to promote the archives to internal and external audiences. ability to work independently and collaboratively in small team environments.
-Strong project management skills for individual and small group projects.
-Ability to develop work plans with measurable results and achievable deadlines.
-High degree of curiosity to learn about the organization’s mission and history.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate historical and archival information to diverse audiences.
-Strong advocacy for the organization’s history and value of archival services.

Professional Education And Experience Requirements For The Role Include:
-Master’s degree in library and information science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program with a concentration in archives, or a master’s degree in history/public history with significant archival experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
-Minimum of 2 years of archival processing experience.
-Significant experience with archival collection management software (i.e. ArchivEra, ArchiveSpace), Microsoft 365 products (e.g. Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams), Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photoshop.

-Experience with digital preservation repository platforms (i.e. Preservica) preferred.
-Certified Archivist designation by the Academy of Certified Archivists preferred.
-Certificate or significant coursework in digital archives preferred

For more information and to apply:

https://ulse.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ulricareers/job/Archivist_JR1596-1

To learn more about UL: visit UL.org and ULSE.org.