Cataloging Registrar at the Wisconsin Historical Society
Job Title: Cataloging Registrar
Job Status: Full-time
Location: Madison, WI
Salary: $26.00 – $30.00 (Hourly Wage)
Description
The Cataloging Registrar is a key collaborator in the object acquisition process and in the documentation, care, and digital exhibition of the collection. As part of a collaborative team of curators, collections managers, and cataloging staff, the Cataloging Registrar creates and improves collection knowledge of more than 750,000 objects documenting the archaeological past up to current events.
The primary responsibilities of this position are to process incoming donations and create object records in Argus (the WHS’s collections management database); update and improve object records; work with sites and partner organizations to collaborate on collection tracking; and participate with the digital initiative to create a Digital Asset Management System.
While this position will require mostly on-site work; a hybrid schedule with one work from home day may be possible after initial training. Additionally, this position may be asked to travel throughout the state of Wisconsin in order to work with partner organizations or at one of the Society’s historic sites.
This position encourages and contributes to an inclusive, rewarding, and inspiring workplace where constant learning cultivates a sense of belonging. This position will contribute to a culture of inclusivity and equity while working collaboratively across the organization. The cataloging registrar supports the needs of Society staff across divisions and larger Society strategic pursuits while modeling empathy, clear communication, and adaptability to changes in practices within the cultural heritage field.
The Wisconsin Historical Society, considered one of the nation’s finest historical institutions, is a State of Wisconsin government agency as well as a mission-driven entrepreneurial organization. The Wisconsin Historical Society, founded in 1846, ranks as one of the largest, most active and diversified state historical societies in the nation. As both a state agency and a private membership organization, its mission is to help people connect to the past by collecting, preserving and sharing stories. At its core, the Society believes that increasing the public’s knowledge of history has profound societal, cultural, and economic benefit. The Society’s values are to Embrace a Spirit of Service, Engage our Expertise, Spark Enthusiasm, Cultivate Inclusion, Exceed Expectations, and Think Big and Grow with Purpose. Its collections, historic sites and museums, historic preservation office and extensive educational programs are focused on enriching and transforming lives through unparalleled access to history.
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Requirements
Minimally qualified candidate will have experience in all of the following:
- Experience (or relevant coursework) in properly handling techniques for historic objects and archaeological materials.
- Experience with the use of artifact collections management databases such as Argus, EMu, PastPerfect, or The Museum System (TMS).
- Experience (or relevant coursework) in one of the following: accessioning, processing, or cataloging of incoming object donations.
In addition to minimum qualifications, a well-qualified candidate will additionally have experience in one of the following areas:
- Experience with two or more of the following accessioning, processing, or cataloging of incoming object donations in a history museum setting.
- Knowledge of museum collections management and registration standards and methods
- Knowledge of data structures and data standards applicable to artifact collections information.
All applications must be received through the State of Wisconsin’s application website in order to be considered.