Reporting to the Registrar of The Rosenbach (RML), the Collections Stewardship Assistant (CSA) will prepare existing data in RML’s Collections Management System (CMS), PastPerfect 5.0 (PP5.0), for migration to PastPerfect Web Edition (PPWE) following guidelines provided, and follow similar steps to prepare new data for conversion. Once records are migrated, CSA ensures that all 21,000+ catalog records for objects (including prints, drawings, paintings, furnishings, metals, ceramics, jewelry, vertu, textiles, and photographs) are consistently clean, accurate, and follow best practices for cataloging standards, consulting standard authorities as necessary, and have appropriate images attached. Duties may expand to include reviewing and cleaning accession records as well. CSA will periodically attend Collections Department meetings to provide regular updates on progress and report any problems. Performs all duties according to “best practices” standards for museums and libraries, with reference to RML policies and procedures, and with the goal of fulfilling RML’s mission and strategic plan.
CSA will work with Collections Department weekly on general collections stewardship activities including inventory, data entry, and processing as part of the strategic plan. Working with Registrar, will provide support for off-site research inquiries, image requests, and permissions.