art history
The history of art and artists, the artistic trends throughout centuries and their contemporary evolutions.
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.
Competences and skills
30 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescollection management software
Be familiar with specialised collection management software used to document and keep record of the museum collection.
digital
conservation 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
1 competencedigitization
The process of transforming an object from its analogical form to a digital format. It creates a digital representation of the object without making in-kind changes to it.
digital
Essential skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
12 competencesadvise 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.
compile detailed collection inventory
Compile a detailed inventory of all items in the collection.
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.
create collection conservation plan
Create a comprehensive, high-level overview conservation plan for the collection.
establish high standards of collections care
Establish and maintain high quality standards in collection care, from acquisition to conservation and display.
handle 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.
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 project information on exhibitions
Provide information on the preparation, execution and evaluation of exhibitions and other artistic projects.
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
Cross-sector
3 competencesdocument 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.
interact with an audience
Respond to the reactions of an audience and involve them in the particular performance or communication.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemuseology
The study of the evolution of museums within societies overtime. It includes also the activities that museums carry out such as curation, preservation and public programming.
Sector-specific
1 competenceart-historical values
The historical and artistic values implied in examples of one's branch of art.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecontribute to specialised publications
Write or redact contributions for a specialised publication in your field.
Sector-specific
3 competencesarrange interlibrary loans
Arrange interlibrary exchange of materials that are not available in a particular library.
evaluate art quality
Correctly evaluate the quality of art objects, artefacts, photographs and documents.
present exhibition
Present an exhibition and give educational lectures in a comprehensible way that is attractive to the public.
Cross-sector
4 competencescoach employees
Maintain and improve employees' performance by coaching individuals or groups how to optimise specific methods, skills or abilities, using adapted coaching styles and methods. Tutor newly recruited employees and assist them in the learning of new business systems.
coordinate operational activities
Synchronise activities and responsibilities of the operational staff to ensure that the resources of an organisation are used most efficiently in pursuit of the specified objectives.
manage budgets
Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.