Manager Of Collections And Digital Preservation

Description:

Collection Management

• Responsible for developing and implementing collection policies and procedures, including Collection disaster planning;
• Evaluates current practices, stays current with professional standards, and ensures long-term sustainability of the Collection;
• Responsible for managing all aspects related to acquisitions and ensures that legal requirements are met. Works closely with the Research team and/or Curator for the assessment of potential collection acquisitions;
• Member of the Collections Committee and responsible for the coordination of its activities;
• Works in close cooperation with key members of the Collections Committee to establish collection areas for development and leads the development and implementation of the Collections Development Plan;
• Responsible for the accurate documentation and records management of the Collection and related materials, including accessioning, cataloguing, managing restrictions, inventorying and tracking;
• Responsible for the operation and continuous improvement of the Museum’s Collections Management System and online Collection portal.

Preservation & Access

• Responsible for all aspects relating to care, handling, preservation and conservation (both digital and physical), including the Museum’s digital preservation repository, environmental monitoring and security of the collection, and artifacts under the Museum's stewardship;
• Responsible for Collection accessibility, managing collection access and use requests, including copyright and licensing. Works in liaison with the Oral Historian for access and use pertaining to oral histories;
• Ensures compliance with Canadian legislation and international privacy regulations as they relate to the Museum’s Collection;
• Works closely with the Information Technology Manager and Digital Platforms Manager in support of digital preservation and collection accessibility, as well as systems integration;
• Works closely with key Museum team members to identify innovative ways of increasing accessibility to, and engagement with the Museum’s collection;
• Responsible for incoming and outgoing object and artifact loans;
• Nurtures existing donor and partner relationships, and networks to expand existing partners and contact lists pertaining to the Collection department.

Administration

• Prepares and monitors the Collection department’s annual budget, goals and associated reports;
• Manages, provides leadership and guidance to Collection department staff, volunteers and interns. Oversees the work of service providers;
• Participates in appropriate committee activities and meetings as required;
• Reports risk issues to the Vice-President, Exhibitions, Research, Collections;
• Other tasks as assigned by the Vice-President, Exhibitions, Research, Collections.