Museum Studies Blog at Tufts University

The Preservation Society of Newport County is now welcoming applications for one-year research fellowships, which will begin on September 1, 2016. Applications for six-month fellowships and sabbaticals will also be considered.Interested scholars are invited to submit proposals that will utilize Newport’s historic and cultural resources to examine the topic of “Gilded Age Art and Technology”, as it relates to history, culture, design, and/or the arts.Topics may include (but are not limited to); architectural history; conservation; horticultural and landscape history and design; social history; art and literature; preservation issues; and technology. Broad interpretations and interdisciplinary approaches to this theme are encouraged. Posted on: 03/15/2016

TITLE: Collections Intern REPORTS TO: Assistant Director TERM: 6-12 hours per week, 12 weeks STATUS: Unpaid Internship The Pettaquamscutt Historical Society was founded in 1958 to encourage the study and appreciation of the Pettaquamscutt region. Including portions of South Kingston, Narragansett, Exeter, and North Kingston, this region was defined in the 1658 purchase of land from the Narragansett peoples. Located in the Old Washington County Jail, the PHS museum and archival collections document the domestic, social, business, and cultural life in the region of the Pettaquamscutt Purchase. POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY The Collections Intern will work directly with PHS staff to help achieve these new goals by assisting in the completion an inclusive inventory of the museum’s artifact collection. He/She will assist with the inventory process by recording, photographing, and researching objects. Interns will gain insight into how a historical organization manages and maintains collections, develop skills with the PastPerfect software, and conduct object-based research. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES o Conduct research o Photograph museum objects o Give guided tours to public o Provide support with other needed museum tasks and special programming QUALIFICATIONS o Detailed-orientated & research skills o Competency with computers; experience with catalog software a plus o Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written o Interest in history, museums, and preservation o Excellent time management skills, organized, and positive outlook o Some photography skills TO APPLY Please send application, cover letter, and resume to Jenna Teachout at PHSadRI@gmail.com. Applications are found at www.pettaquamscutt.org or can sent via email from Jenna. Questions? 401-783-1328 or PHSadRI@gmail.com Posted on: 03/17/2016