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Curators

SOC 25-4012.00

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

Zone 5 Educational Instruction and Library

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Speaking

4.0

Active Listening

3.9

Writing

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.8

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Active Learning

3.5

Judgment and Decision Making

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.6

History and Archeology

4.5

Fine Arts

3.8

Administration and Management

3.3

Sociology and Anthropology

3.3

Communications and Media

3.2

Clerical

3.1

Education and Training

3.1

Key Tasks

1Plan and organize the acquisition, storage, and exhibition of collections and related materials, including the selection of exhibition themes and designs, and develop or install exhibit materials.

2Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.

3Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.

4Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.

5Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.

Also Known As

Art Gallery Director Coin Collector Collections and Archives Director Collections Curator Collections Manager Content Curator Curator Education Curator Educational Institution Curator Educational Resource Coordinator