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Curators

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Key Tasks

  • Plan 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.
  • Develop and maintain an institution's registration, cataloging, and basic record-keeping systems, using computer databases.
  • Plan and conduct special research projects in area of interest or expertise.
  • Provide information from the institution's holdings to other curators and to the public.
  • Negotiate and authorize purchase, sale, exchange, or loan of collections.
  • Study, examine, and test acquisitions to authenticate their origin, composition, history, and to assess their current value.
  • Inspect premises to assess the need for repairs and to ensure that climate and pest control issues are addressed.
  • Write and review grant proposals, journal articles, institutional reports, and publicity materials.
  • Design, organize, or conduct tours, workshops, and instructional or educational sessions to acquaint individuals with an institution's facilities and materials.
  • Attend meetings, conventions, and civic events to promote use of institution's services, to seek financing, and to maintain community alliances.
  • Train and supervise curatorial, fiscal, technical, research, and clerical staff, as well as volunteers or interns.
  • Confer with the board of directors to formulate and interpret policies, to determine budget requirements, and to plan overall operations.
  • Arrange insurance coverage for objects on loan or for special exhibits and recommend changes in coverage for the entire collection.
  • Schedule events and organize details, including refreshment, entertainment, decorations, and the collection of any fees.
  • Establish specifications for reproductions and oversee their manufacture or select items from commercially available replica sources.

Skills

Reading Comprehension
75%
Speaking
75%
Active Listening
72%
Writing
72%
Critical Thinking
69%
Complex Problem Solving
66%
Active Learning
63%
Judgment and Decision Making
63%
Monitoring
60%
Systems Analysis
60%
Learning Strategies
56%
Social Perceptiveness
56%
Systems Evaluation
56%
Coordination
53%
Time Management
53%
Instructing
50%
Management of Material Resources
50%
Management of Personnel Resources
50%
Negotiation
50%
Persuasion
50%
Management of Financial Resources
47%
Mathematics
47%
Service Orientation
47%
Operations Analysis
35%
Quality Control Analysis
35%
Science
25%
Operations Monitoring
19%
Programming
19%
Technology Design
19%
Troubleshooting
13%
Operation and Control
10%
Equipment Selection
3%
Installation
3%
Equipment Maintenance
0%
Repairing
0%

Knowledge

English Language
89%
History and Archeology
88%
Fine Arts
69%
Administration and Management
58%
Sociology and Anthropology
58%
Communications and Media
55%
Administrative
54%
Education and Training
53%
Customer and Personal Service
52%
Geography
52%
Philosophy and Theology
50%
Computers and Electronics
46%
Design
38%
Sales and Marketing
38%
Foreign Language
36%
Personnel and Human Resources
36%
Psychology
34%
Economics and Accounting
31%
Public Safety and Security
31%
Mathematics
30%
Law and Government
25%
Chemistry
22%
Building and Construction
18%
Telecommunications
18%
Transportation
18%
Production and Processing
17%
Mechanical
15%
Engineering and Technology
10%
Therapy and Counseling
10%
Biology
9%
Physics
7%
Food Production
4%
Medicine and Dentistry
4%

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Abilities

Oral Comprehension
75%
Oral Expression
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Deductive Reasoning
72%
Near Vision
72%
Written Expression
72%
Category Flexibility
69%
Inductive Reasoning
69%
Speech Clarity
69%
Problem Sensitivity
66%
Speech Recognition
66%
Originality
63%
Fluency of Ideas
60%
Information Ordering
60%
Visualization
56%
Far Vision
53%
Flexibility of Closure
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Visual Color Discrimination
50%
Mathematical Reasoning
47%
Memorization
44%
Number Facility
44%
Perceptual Speed
44%
Time Sharing
44%
Speed of Closure
35%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
28%
Finger Dexterity
28%
Static Strength
28%
Trunk Strength
28%
Manual Dexterity
25%
Depth Perception
22%
Auditory Attention
19%
Extent Flexibility
19%
Hearing Sensitivity
19%
Multilimb Coordination
19%
Spatial Orientation
19%
Stamina
19%
Dynamic Strength
16%
Gross Body Coordination
16%
Gross Body Equilibrium
16%
Wrist-Finger Speed
16%
Control Precision
10%
Explosive Strength
3%
Glare Sensitivity
3%
Night Vision
3%
Peripheral Vision
3%
Response Orientation
3%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Rate Control
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%

Work Activities

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
89%
Documenting/Recording Information
88%
Getting Information
86%
Thinking Creatively
84%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
80%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
78%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
76%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
76%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
76%
Processing Information
75%
Working with Computers
75%
Handling and Moving Objects
74%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
74%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
73%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
72%
Analyzing Data or Information
70%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
70%
Scheduling Work and Activities
66%
Training and Teaching Others
64%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
63%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
60%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
56%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
56%
Developing and Building Teams
55%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
55%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
55%
Performing Administrative Activities
54%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
53%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
52%
Coaching and Developing Others
50%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
50%
Performing General Physical Activities
49%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
46%
Selling or Influencing Others
43%
Assisting and Caring for Others
35%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
32%
Staffing Organizational Units
28%
Controlling Machines and Processes
27%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
26%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
16%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
14%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

93%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

92%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

91%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

89%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

87%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

87%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

83%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

83%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

77%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

77%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

71%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

70%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

68%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

68%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

65%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

65%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

64%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

61%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

56%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

48%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

47%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

44%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

42%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

38%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

37%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

36%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

36%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

35%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

34%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

33%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

33%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

32%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

31%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

26%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

23%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

20%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

19%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

18%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

15%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

15%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

14%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

13%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

13%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

13%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

12%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

11%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

11%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

10%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

10%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

9%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

9%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

6%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

5%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

3%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

1%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

0%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

0%

Education

Master's degree

44%

Doctoral degree

35%

Post-baccalaureate certificate

8%

Interests

Conventional

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63

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

48

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

45

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

41

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

41

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

28

Work Styles

Dependability
85%
Attention to Detail
82%
Intellectual Curiosity
80%
Innovation
69%
Integrity
69%
Achievement Orientation
68%
Leadership Orientation
65%
Cautiousness
62%
Cooperation
61%
Initiative
61%
Social Orientation
57%
Adaptability
56%
Perseverance
54%
Self-Confidence
54%
Self-Control
50%
Tolerance for Ambiguity
47%
Sincerity
46%
Stress Tolerance
37%
Empathy
33%
Optimism
32%
Humility
28%

Work Values

Independence
83%
Achievement
78%
Working Conditions
72%
Recognition
67%
Relationships
50%
Support
39%

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