Collections Cataloguer - Princeton University - Princeton, NJ
The IMLS grant will allow the Museum to digitize and catalog approximately 5,000 black-and-white photographs of seminal American artist Minor White. The Museum will provide digital access to these resources through its website and through aggregate research sites such as the ARTstor Digital Library.
This is a full-time, one-year term position.
The Collections Cataloger will be a part of the Museum's Information and Technology department and report to the Collections Information Associate. The Collections Cataloguer is a critical member of the grant project team and will work closely with team members including the Manager of Visual Resources/Photographer.
The Collections Cataloger is responsible for both collections imaging and cataloging. The Collections Cataloger will produce high resolution publication-quality images of a collection of photographic material. This includes proofing and processing the digital image files following museum standards for color management, file naming, and embedding metadata. The Collections Cataloger is also responsible for cataloging the collection in the centralized collections information system which involves utilizing primary source materials, established style guides, and best practices in cataloging works of art.
About the Museum
With collecting origins dating to the 1750s, the Princeton University Art Museum is one of the finest art museums in the country. Formally established in 1882, its collections feature over 92,000 works of art ranging from ancient to contemporary art and spanning the globe. Its collections of Chinese painting, the art of the ancient Americas, and photography are widely regarded as being among the world's richest. A private institution serving the public good, the Museum is committed to serving the University, local and regional communities, and beyond through a dynamic program of temporary exhibitions, new scholarship, and innovative programming. By collaborating with experts across many disciplines, fostering sustained study of original works of art, and uniting scholarship with broad accessibility, the Museum contributes to the development of critical thinking and visual literacy at Princeton University and enhances the civic fabric of our nation.
To learn more about the Princeton University Art Museum, please visit http://artmuseum.princeton.edu.
Essential Qualifications
Required
- BA or BFA in photography/studio art, art history, museum studies, information sciences, or related discipline
- One to three years demonstrated experience with analog photographic processes, specifically darkroom and printing techniques
- One to three years demonstrated experience cataloging works of art within a collections information system
- Expertise in capturing images with a digital camera, processing raw image files, and image quality control including color proofing
- Experience in fine art photography, specifically of photographs strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling works on paper within a museum setting
- Experience cataloging works of art within The Museum System 2012
- Experience utilizing Capture One software
- Knowledge or experience with objective digital image proofing tools
Other
- Ability to work independently and efficiently to produce consistent, high-quality results over long-term project
- A high degree of organization, self-motivation, and great attention to detail is critical
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Willingness to follow required art handling and collections management policies & procedures
- Interest in archives management, specifically photography archives
- Ability and willingness to stand for prolonged periods of time and lift up to 45 pounds
- Proficiency using multiple operating systems (Windows and Mac OSX) and basic software including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
The final candidate will be required to pass a background check successfully.
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