ISCO Occupation Group 2621.3 Collection Manager
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Collection Manager: Collection managers ensure the care and preservation of objects within cultural institutions, like museums, libraries, and archives. Collection managers, along with exhibition curators, and conservators, play a very important role in collections care. They can be found in most large museums.
Essential Skills
- Monitor Museum Environment
- Supervise Artefact Movement
- Establish High Standards Of Collections Care
- Interact With An Audience
- Collection Management Software
- Art History
- Create Collection Conservation Plan
- Cope With Challenging Demands
- Implement Risk Management For Works Of Art
- Handle Art
- Advise On Loans Of Art Work For Exhibitions
- Respect Cultural Differences In The Field Of Exhibition
- Document Museum Collection
- Provide Project Information On Exhibitions
- Museum Databases
- Assess Object Condition
- Conservation Techniques
- Use Ict Recources To Solve Work Related Tasks
- Compile Detailed Collection Inventory
- Communicate In English In A Competent Way
Optional Skills
- Train Employees
- Contribute To Specialised Publications
- Coordinate Operational Activities
- Present Exhibition
- Art-Historical Values
- Manage Budgets
- Coach Employees
- Evaluate Art Quality
Alternative Names
- Curator
- Museum Technician
- Conservator
- Collections Manager
