Documentation and Imaging Assistant - The British Museum｜Meet.jobs

The Coins and Medals Department within the British Museum are looking for a Documentation and Imaging Assistant to catalogue the ifs Catling collection of notgeld (emergency money) on the Merlin collections management database, produce digital images, match them to records, add them to the digital asset management system, and to rehouse the collection.

Key areas of responsibility:

• To create object records on Excel and liaise with the documentations team to upload them to the Merlin collections management database.
• To liaise with conservation about removing the objects from their original albums.
• To produce record standard digital images using a scanner set-up.
• To ensure images are labelled with their Merlin PRN and to oversee their bulk upload in the digital asset management system (Odin).
• To label and integrate the objects with the rest of the collection in archival quality albums, and to amend their locations on Merlin.
• Problem solving in all aspects of documentation and image production: identifying and amending errors, working with curators and other staff to correct problems.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will possess A-Level qualifications, or equivalent, and a strong knowledge of German. You will have experience of and expertise in collections management databases and Excel, as well as confidence in using scanners and digital cameras. Previous experience may include working within the capacity of Assistant Collections Manager, Documentation Assistant or significant experience of voluntary work, with collections, in a museum or gallery context. An interest in numismatics and the ability to create and manage batch processes in Photoshop is preferred but not essential.

About the British Museum:

Founded in 1753, the British Museum’s remarkable collection spans over two million years of human history and culture. With over 6.5 million visitors in 2014, the Museum is the top visitor attraction in the UK, and its world-famous collection includes the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures, Egyptian mummies, the Admonitions Scroll, and the Amaravati sculptures.

The Museum is an equal opportunity employer, supports a diverse workplace and offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Membership of the civil service pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participate in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Child care voucher scheme
• Professional & personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases