Assistant Curator
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Assistant Curator is a role that involves managing and preserving collections of artifacts, artworks, or other cultural materials in museums, archives, or libraries. Assistant Curators work under the supervision of a Curator and may assist with a variety of tasks, including:
Collections Management
Assistant Curators help to maintain and organize collections of artifacts, artworks, or other cultural materials. This may involve:
- Cataloging and documenting new acquisitions
- Maintaining databases of collection items
- Conducting condition assessments of collection items
- Proposing and implementing conservation measures
- Providing guidance to researchers and other visitors on the collection
Exhibitions
Assistant Curators may assist with the planning, design, and installation of exhibitions. This may involve:
- Researching and selecting objects for exhibitions
- Writing exhibition labels and other interpretative materials
- Coordinating with designers and fabricators to create exhibition displays
- Installing and de-installing exhibitions
Education and Outreach
Assistant Curators may participate in educational programs and outreach activities. This may involve:
- Giving tours of the museum, archive, or library
- Teaching classes or workshops
- Conducting research and writing articles or other educational materials
