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Curators: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

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This source lists 15 tasks, including 12 marked Core and 3 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2018.

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Core · Task 18641 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.

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Core · Task 1644 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.

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Core · Task 1649 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.

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Core · Task 1645 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.

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Core · Task 1648 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.

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Core · Task 1655 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Study, examine, and test acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and to assess their current value.

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Core · Task 1646 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Inspect premises to assess the need for repairs and to ensure that climate and pest control issues are addressed.

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Core · Task 1654 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Write and review grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.

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Core · Task 18642 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Design, organize, or conduct tours, workshops, and instructional or educational sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.

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Core · Task 1652 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, to seek financing, and to maintain community alliances.

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Core · Task 1647 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.

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Core · Task 1651 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Confer with the board of directors to formulate and interpret policies, to determine budget requirements, and to plan overall operations.

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Supplemental · Task 1656 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Arrange insurance coverage for objects on loan or for special exhibits and recommend changes in coverage for the entire collection.

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Supplemental · Task 1653 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Schedule events and organize details, including refreshment, entertainment, decorations, and the collection of any fees.

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Supplemental · Task 1657 · 08/2018 · Incumbent

Establish specifications for reproductions and oversee their manufacture or select items from commercially available replica sources.

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