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25-4013.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

Primary Directive

Ensure the preservation and exhibition of artifacts safely and effectively.

Execution Steps
  1. 1

    Assess artifact condition

    Determine whether objects need repair and identify any problems with the setup.

  2. 2

    Prepare artifacts for exhibition

    Install, arrange, and assemble artifacts while ensuring their safety.

  3. 3

    Document artifacts

    Photograph objects for documentation and enter information into databases.

  4. 4

    Recommend preservation methods

    Advise on temperature and humidity control to preserve artifacts.

  5. 5

    Supervise conservation efforts

    Direct and supervise staff in the handling and care of art objects.

Toolbox Requirements
Adobe AcrobatAdobe Creative Cloud softwareAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADMicrosoft Active Server Pages ASPMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.