- Industry: Government; Labor
- Number of terms: 77176
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- Company Profile:
A professional who appraises and edits permanent records and historically valuable documents, participates in research activities based on archival materials, and directs safekeeping of archival documents and materials. Responsibilities include:
* Analyzes documents, such as government records, minutes of corporate board meetings, letters from famous persons, and charters of nonprofit foundations, by ascertaining date of writing, author, or original recipient of letter, to appraise value to posterity or to employing organization.
* Directs activities of workers engaged in cataloging and safekeeping of valuable materials and directs disposition of worthless materials.
* Prepares or directs preparation of document descriptions and reference aids for use of archives, such as accession lists, indexes, guides, bibliographies, abstracts, and microfilmed copies of documents.
* Directs filing and cross indexing of selected documents in alphabetical and chronological order.
* Advises government agencies, scholars, journalists, and others conducting research by supplying available materials and information according to familiarity with archives and with political, economic, military, and social history of period.
* Requests or recommends pertinent materials available in libraries, private collections, or other archives.
* Selects and edits documents for publication and display, according to knowledge of subject, literary or journalistic expression, and techniques for presentation and display.
* May be designated according to subject matter specialty as Archivist, Economic History; Archivist, Military History; Archivist, Political History; or according to nature of employing institution as Archivist, Nonprofit Foundation.
* In smaller organizations, may direct activities of libraries.
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A professional who directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operating exhibiting institution, such as museum, botanical garden, arboretum, art gallery, herbarium, or zoo. Responsibilities include:
* Directs activities concerned with instructional, acquisition, exhibitory, safekeeping, research, and public service objectives of institution.
* Assists in formulating and interpreting administrative policies of institution.
* Formulates plans for special research projects.
* Oversees curatorial, personnel, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff.
* Administers affairs of institution by corresponding and negotiating with administrators of other institutions to obtain exchange of loan collections or to exchange information or data, maintaining inventories, preparing budget, representing institution at scientific or association conferences, soliciting support for institution, and interviewing and hiring personnel.
* Obtains, develops, and organizes new collections to expand and improve educational and research facilities.
* Writes articles for publication in scientific journals.
* Consults with board of directors and professional personnel to plan and implement acquisitional, research, display and public service activities of institution.
* May participate in research activities.
* May be designated according to field of specialization as Curator, Art Gallery; Curator, Herbarium; Curator, Horticultural Museum; Curator, Medical Museum; Curator, Natural History Museum; Curator, Zoological Museum; Director, Industrial Museum.
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A professional who directs and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in investigating, acquiring, marking, improving, and preserving historic sites and natural phenomena in conformity with state policy. Authorizes acquisition and improvement of sites, such as historic homes and battlefields, within allocated budget. Recommends appropriation of additional funds where necessary to purchase or restore landmarks. Negotiates with representatives of local governments, philanthropic organizations, and other interested groups to acquire properties. Provides information and encouragement to private individuals or civic groups attempting to acquire and maintain landmarks not considered feasible for state acquisition. Directs or participates in archeological research efforts in state parks. Directs design, preparation, and installation of museum exhibits and historical markers. Directs workers engaged in preparation of brochures, exhibits, maps, photographs, and similar materials to stimulate public interest in visiting sites. Serves as custodian of historic documents acquired during research efforts.
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A professional who administers affairs of museum, zoo, or similar establishment. Responsibilities include:
* Confers with institution's board of directors to formulate policies and plan overall operations.
* Directs acquisition, education, research, public service, and development activities of institution, consulting with curatorial, administrative, and maintenance staff members to implement policies and initiate programs.
* Works with members of curatorial and administrative staffs to acquire additions to collections.
* Confers with administrative staff members to determine budget requirements, plan fund raising drives, prepare applications for grants from government agencies or private foundations, and solicit financial support for institution.
* Establishes and maintains contact with administrators of other institutions to exchange information concerning operations and plan, coordinate, or consolidate community service and education programs.
* Represents institution at professional and civic social events, conventions, and other gatherings to strengthen relationships with cultural and civic leaders, present lectures or participate in seminars, or explain institution's functions and seek financial support for projects.
* Reviews materials prepared by staff members, such as articles for journals, requests for grants, and reports on institution programs, and approves materials or suggests changes.
* Instructs classes in institution's education program or as guest lecturer at university.
* Writes articles for technical journals or other publications.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who coordinates activities of subordinates engaged in examination, repair, and conservation of art objects. Responsibilities include:
* Examines art objects to determine condition, need for repair, method of preservation, and authenticity, using x rays, radiographs, and special lights.
* Directs curatorial and technical staffs on handling, mounting, care, and storage of art objects.
* Estimates cost of restoration work.
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A professional who manages operation of historic structure or site. Responsibilities include:
* Discusses house or site operation with governing body representatives to form or change policies.
* Oversees activities of building and grounds maintenance staff and other employees.
* Maintains roster of volunteer guides, and contacts volunteers to conduct tours of premises according to schedule.
* Conducts tours, explaining points of interest and answers visitors' questions.
* Studies documents, books, and other materials to obtain information concerning history of site or structure.
* Conducts classes in tour presentation methods for volunteer guides.
* Accepts group reservations for house tours and special social events.
* Arranges for refreshments, entertainment, and decorations for special events.
* Collects admission and special event fees, and maintains records of receipts, expenses, and numbers of persons served.
* Assists in planning publicity, and arranges for printing of brochures or placement of information in media.
* Inspects premises for evidence of deterioration and need for repair, and notifies governing body of such need.
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A professional who maintains records of accession, condition, and location of objects in museum collection, and oversees movement, packing, and shipping of objects to conform to insurance regulations. Responsibilities include:
* Observes unpacking of objects acquired by museum through gift, purchase, or loan to determine that damage or deterioration to objects has not occurred.
* Registers and assigns accession and catalog numbers to all objects in collection, according to established registration system.
* Composes concise description of objects, and records descriptions on file cards and in collection catalogs.
* Oversees handling, packing, movement, and inspection of all objects entering or leaving establishment, including traveling exhibits, and confers with other personnel to develop and initiate most practical methods of packing and shipping fragile or valuable objects.
* Maintains records of storage, exhibit, and loan locations of all objects in collection for use of establishment personnel, insurance representatives, and other persons utilizing facilities.
* Prepares acquisition reports for review of curatorial and administrative staff.
* Periodically reviews and evaluates registration and catalog system to maintain applicability, consistency, and operation.
* Recommends changes in recordkeeping procedures to achieve maximum accessibility to and efficient retrieval of collection objects.
* Arranges for insurance of objects on loan or special exhibition, or recommends insurance coverage on parts of or entire collection.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who repairs and cleans art objects, such as pottery, statuary, etchings, or tapestries, to restore art objects' natural appearance. Responsibilities include:
* Studies descriptive information on object or conducts standard chemical and physical tests to determine such factors as age, composition, and original appearance, and plans methods or procedures for restoring object.
* Cleans object or broken pieces, using such methods as scraping and applying solvents to metal objects; washing statuary, using soap solutions; or cleaning and polishing furniture and silver objects.
* Repairs objects, using glue or solder, to assemble broken pieces, buffing assembled object where repaired, or repainting faded or incomplete designs with paint of same chemical composition and color in order to restore original appearance.
* Notifies superior when problem of restoration requires outside experts.
* Fabricates or repairs picture frames for paintings, using handtools and power tools and machines.
* Mounts pictures in frames.
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A professional who restores damaged and faded paintings and preserves paintings, using techniques based on knowledge of art and art materials. Responsibilities include:
* Examines surfaces of painting, using magnifying device, and performs tests to determine factors, such as age, structure, pigment stability, and probable reaction to various cleaning agents and solvents.
* Removes painting from frame.
* Applies select solvents and cleaning agents and uses predetermined method to clean surface of painting and remove accretions, discolorations, and deteriorated varnish.
* Stretches new linen backing, applies paste material to back of painting, and laminates parts together, using laminating press.
* Dries laminated painting under controlled conditions to prevent shrinkage.
* Applies beeswax or other substance to damaged or faded areas where restoration is needed.
* Studies style, techniques, colors, textures, and materials used by artist to maintain consistency in reconstruction or retouching procedures.
* Reconstructs or retouches damaged areas and blends area into adjacent areas to restore painting to original condition.
* Applies varnish or other preservative to surface of painting and dries under controlled conditions.
* May remove paint layer from backing and remount on canvas, wood, or metal support using pressure and special adhesives.
* May apply neutral color powder to damaged areas to restore areas.
Industry:Professional careers
A professional who restores damaged and faded paintings and preserves paintings, using techniques based on knowledge of art and art materials. Responsibilities include:
* Examines surfaces of painting, using magnifying device, and performs tests to determine factors, such as age, structure, pigment stability, and probable reaction to various cleaning agents and solvents.
* Removes painting from frame.
* Applies select solvents and cleaning agents and uses predetermined method to clean surface of painting and remove accretions, discolorations, and deteriorated varnish.
* Stretches new linen backing, applies paste material to back of painting, and laminates parts together, using laminating press.
* Dries laminated painting under controlled conditions to prevent shrinkage.
* Applies beeswax or other substance to damaged or faded areas where restoration is needed.
* Studies style, techniques, colors, textures, and materials used by artist to maintain consistency in reconstruction or retouching procedures.
* Reconstructs or retouches damaged areas and blends area into adjacent areas to restore painting to original condition.
* Applies varnish or other preservative to surface of painting and dries under controlled conditions.
* May remove paint layer from backing and remount on canvas, wood, or metal support using pressure and special adhesives.
* May apply neutral color powder to damaged areas to restore areas.
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