Registrar, Portsmouth Historical Society (PHS), Portsmouth, RI
Posted February 6, 2021
Description:
The Portsmouth (RI) Historical Society (PHS) seeks a temporary, part time Registrar to join our team of history enthusiasts. The Registrar will primarily be responsible for assessing the status of the holdings and sites of the PHS and developing a system of cataloguing the current holdings and locations, using current records and PastPerfect software for documenting current holdings and managing future accessions.
The Registrar’s responsibilities will include:
- Reviewing current accession records.
- Reviewing current locations and sites
- Configuring PastPerfect Web Edition for maintaining records and cataloguing acquisitions, locations and sites.
- Drafting procedures for existing and new accession management for use by PHS volunteers
The work will be performed on site at the Portsmouth Historical Society located at 870 East Main Rd in Portsmouth, RI (www.portsmouthhistorical.org) or remotely when feasible. The Registrar will work up to 20 hours/week, for a maximum of 10 weeks. Based on completion of the initial 10 week period, an option for continued work with increased responsibility may be considered.
Qualified candidates must have:
- Experience with library science
- Experience with management of historic objects
- A breadth of knowledge about different types of objects ranging from manuscripts to sculpture
- Experience/Familiarity with PastPerfect (version 5.0 or Web-Edition)
- Knowledge of best practices in preservation and management
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
- Self-motivation, with good team working skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent research and IT skills
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
How to Apply:
The Portsmouth Historical Society is primarily an all volunteer non profit organization founded in 1938 to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of Portsmouth RI. Although temporary and part time in nature, this opportunity has strong growth potential for the right candidate. Applications are welcome from those at all stages in their careers. Please send a cover letter, CV and the contact information for three references to President Anne Northup Burns at [email protected].