Job Details

TTU Research Aide - Clothing & Textiles / History

Position Number: 6545455
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Museum & Arts Administration

TTU Research Aide - Clothing & Textiles / History
Lubbock
42194BR
Museum

Position Description
Performs specialized work in conducting original research. Work is performed under general supervision with evaluation based on accomplishment of assigned objectives and overall effectiveness of project. May supervise research and student assistants.

Major/Essential Functions
Collections Stewardship Accessions

Assists in conducting the timely process of accessioning, including all aspects of assessment, cataloging, numbering, housing, and documentation.
Photographs objects and prepares image files and coordinates with division curator and Museum Registrar on each incoming accession.

Collections

Coordinates all aspects of collections care, use, and access, ensuring overall safety, preservation, maintenance, and documentation of items in the Clothing & Textiles and History collections.
Researches collections items, including but not limited to bibliography development, identification and cataloging, provenance, care methodologies, object condition, exhibit content and design.
Facilitates periodic inventories of the collections and pursues needed updates and corrections to cataloging and database records or preventive conservation.
Maintains paper and electronic collections records and monitors for accuracy, including documenting temporary situations, facilitating database improvements, and conducting regular data backups.
Monitors and maintains multiple collection spaces, including cleanliness, organization, supplies, and monitoring of environmental conditions, risks, and infestation; coordinates needs with Museum Operations Division.
Supervises object access and responds to requests.
Assists with conducting environmental monitoring in collections rooms and maintains relevant records.

Loans

Coordinates all Curator-approved loans with the Registrar and monitors incoming and outgoing loans to each division.
Completes condition reports and loan inventories.

Exhibits

Collaborates on exhibition and program logistics, including object preparation, display requirements, movement, documentation, and condition monitoring while on view.
Coordinates with the curator and Exhibits Division staff regarding the movement of objects between collections storage or work rooms and exhibit galleries.

Facilities

Assist with conducting environmental monitoring in the collections rooms and maintain the records.
Maintain divisional infestation reports.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a specialized field and one year research experience. Knowledge of modern research practices, the methods, resources, and standards thereof.

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience using best practices in collections management.
Knowledge and practical application skills for preventive conservation and collections care.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Knowledge of collections database software.
Knowledge and understanding of procedures relating to accessioning and deaccessioning, found-in-collections objects, and abandoned loans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
Proven experience with project management, supervision, and decision making.

Special Instructions to Applicant

Minimum Hire Rate
15.80

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.