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Moody Gardens, Inc.

Aquarium LSS

Galveston, TX

$19 - $21/hr

Monitor and report to LSS Manager, Assistant Curators, and Curators on exhibit backwash schedules, status of water systems, and status of water quality * Monitor and report to LSS Manager, Assistant ...

Moody Gardens

Aquarium LSS

Galveston, TX · On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Monitor and report to LSS Manager, Assistant Curators, and Curators on exhibit backwash schedules, status of water systems, and status of water quality * Monitor and report to LSS Manager, Assistant ...

Audubon Institute

Sea Lion Keeper

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$18 - $24.25/hr

Work with Curators, Assistant Curators and other keepers to seek ways to improve the wellbeing of animals in your care. Develop basic knowledge and experience with modern husbandry techniques ...

Moody Gardens, Inc.

Cnidarian Biologist

Galveston, TX · On-site

$18 - $20/hr

Assists Assistant Curators and Animal Husbandry Manager with staff supervision and as assigned. POSITION AUTHORITY: The incumbent is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out ...

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What is the difference between Assistant Curators vs Archivists?

AspectAssistant CuratorsArchivists
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in art, history, or related field; often a master's preferredBachelor's degree in library science, history, or related field; often a master's or MLS preferred
Work EnvironmentMuseums, galleries, cultural institutionsArchives, libraries, museums, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in arts, history, and cultural sectorsPrimarily in archival and information management sectors
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles in cultural institutionsUnderstanding roles in information management

Assistant Curators and Archivists both work in cultural and information environments, often requiring similar educational backgrounds. Assistant Curators focus on developing and managing collections within museums or galleries, while Archivists specialize in preserving and organizing historical records and documents. Both roles support the preservation of cultural or historical materials but differ in their specific focus and work settings.

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Herpetology Undergraduate Collections Assistant - Student Hourly

Lawrence, KS • On-site

University of Kansas
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Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

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8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

50% - Collections & Data Management
  • Assist Curators to ensure long-term integrity and preservation of the physical collections, associated data, and collection-storage environment.
  • Participate in the monitoring of status and organization of the fluid, tissue, and dry collections.
  • Help maintain collection database; digitize specimen data, records, and information.
  • Maintain collection-care protocols
  • Process specimen loans, exchanges, and gifts; maintain appropriate digital records of these activities.
  • Participate in annual reviews of outstanding specimen loans, specimen return reminders and recalls of overdue loans.
50% - Collection Acquisition
  • Work with Curators to organize and prepare specimens to be accessioned and cataloged in the collection.
  • Work with Curators on the staging of newly accessioned specimens and the digital capture of associated data for their integration into the collection and collection database, respectively.
,The mission of the KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum is to study past and present life on Earth to educate, engage, and inspire. Underlying our mission are the following values to which we are committed: education, excellence, respect, science, and transparency.
The ideal candidate will have an interest in Biology and Biodiversity Collections.
This position requires the handling of fluid-preserved specimens of amphibians and reptiles.

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