How do they match: Curators

  • Collections and Archives Director
  • Exhibitions and Collections Manager
  • Photography and Prints Curator

  • 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.

  • Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
  • Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
  • 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.
  • Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.

  • Develop library or archival databases.
  • Research topics in area of expertise.