Gilcrease Museum, operated through The University of Tulsa, seeks a qualified
individual that
can successfully implement and direct the museum's digitization and electronic
cataloguing
efforts that will ensure the museum's collection of archival material, fine
art and anthropology
objects are preserved for future generations and made
increasingly accessible to the public.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing
an operations
plan for digitizing collection material, establish and maintain a
categorization methodology that
allows key-word and subject search and retrieval from the digital asset
management system,
supervise paid and volunteer staff, provide monthly progress reports, and
manage the day-today operations of the digitization project, and periodically
teaches a class for The University of
Tulsa's Master's degree course in Museum Science and
Management.
Minimum Qualifications - Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a bachelor's
degree (Master's degree preferred) in computer science or a closely related
field, and two (2)
years of responsible experience administering a digitization project; or an
equivalent
combination of training and experience. Must be familiar
with The Museum System (TMS),
basic Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel and
Word. Extensive experience with
computer-based digital image storage and retrieval systems; training and
experience in
museum, library and/or archival operations; proven skills in organizing and
categorizing digital
and physical assets; knowledge of standards and guidelines for digitizing
cultural heritage
materials; and knowledge of American Association of Museums best practices for
the care and
maintenance of collections.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and the name, address, and phone number
for three
references to: The University of Tulsa, Office of Human Resources, 800 S.
Tucker Drive, Tulsa,
OK 74104 or email to [log in to unmask] or fax to
918-631-3543. Review of applications will
commence immediately and continue until this position is filled. The
University of Tulsa is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. TU offers a
competitive benefits package,
including 100% tuition benefit after one year of employment.
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