collection management software
Be familiar with specialised collection management software used to document and keep record of the museum collection.
digital
Exhibition registrars organise, manage and document movement of museum artefacts to and from storage, display and exhibitions. This happens in collaboration with private or public partners such as art transporters, insurers and restorers, within the museum and outside.
Competences and skills
34 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesconservation techniques
The procedures, instruments, techniques, materials and chemicals used in conservation and archiving.
museum databases
The tools and processes involved in working with museum databases.
digital
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemanage loans
Evaluate and approve or reject commercial, real state or credit loans. Follow up their status and advice borrowers on financial status and payment methods.
Sector-specific
11 competencesadvise on art handling
Advise and instruct other museum professionals and technicians on how to manipulate, move, store and present artifacts, according to their physical characteristics.
advise on loans of art work for exhibitions
Evaluate the condition of art objects for exhibition or loan purposes and decide whether an artwork is able to withstand the stresses of travel or exposition.
assess museum object condition
Work together with the collection manager or restorer, to evaluate and document the condition of a museum object for a loan or an exhibition.
compose condition reports
Document the condition of artworks prior to and after movement and manipulation.
consult exhibition organisers
Liaise with exhibition organisers to discuss themes, ideas and products.
cope with challenging demands
Maintain a positive attitude towards new and challenging demands such as interaction with artists and handling of artistic artefacts. Work under pressure such as dealing with last moment changes in time schedules and financial restraints.
ensure safety of exhibition
Ensure safety of exhibition environment and of artefacts by applying safety devices.
respect cultural differences in the field of exhibition
Respect cultural differences when creating artistic concepts and exhibitions. Collaborate with international artists, curators, museums and sponsors.
supervise artefact movement
Oversee the transport and relocation of museum artefacts and ensure their security.
use ICT resources to solve work related tasks
Choose and use ICT resources in order to solve related tasks.
digital
work independently on exhibitions
Work autonomously on the development of a framework for artistic projects such as locations and workflows.
Cross-sector
6 competencesadvise on government policy compliance
Advise organisations on how they may improve their compliance to the applicable government policies they are required to adhere to, and the necessary steps which need to be taken in order to ensure complete compliance.
advise on tax policy
Advise on changes in tax policies and procedures, and the implementation of new policies on a national and local level.
deliver correspondence
Distribute mail correspondence, newspapers, packages and private messages to customers.
document museum collection
Record information about an object's condition, provenance, materials, and all of its movements within the museum or out on loan.
implement risk management for works of art
Determine risk factors in art collections and mitigate them. Risk factors for artworks include vandalism, theft, pests, emergencies, and natural disasters. Develop and implement strategies to minimise these risks.
prepare loan contracts
Compose loan contracts; understand and implement accompanying insurance conditions.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesart collections
The variety of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings and other works that form collections in a museum and prospective new collections which are of interest for a museum or art gallery.
art history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceprovide advice on travel destinations
Give relevant information and advice on holiday or travel destinations and discuss means of transportation.
Sector-specific
6 competenceshandle artworks
Work directly with objects in museums and art galleries, in coordination with other museum professionals, to ensure that artworks are safely handled, packed, stored and cared for.
liaise with cultural partners
Establish and maintain sustainable partnerships with cultural authorities, sponsors and other cultural institutions.
manage loan administration
Oversee the loan administration for exhibitions.
monitor museum environment
Monitor and document environmental conditions in a museum, in storage as well as exhibition facilities. Make sure an adapted and stable climate is guaranteed.
provide railway technical advice
Provide railway technical advice, technical input, or recommendations for updating maintenance processes and revising documentation in order to improve industry performance.
train guides
Give training to fellow guides and volunteers in the tourism industry, the arts and cultural industry and any other relevant industry.
Cross-sector
4 competencesadvise on foreign affairs policies
Advise governments or other public organisations on the development and implementation of foreign affairs policies.
give instructions to staff
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
interact with an audience
Respond to the reactions of an audience and involve them in the particular performance or communication.
lead inspections
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents and asking appropriate questions.