Curators
On the Job
Curators oversee and maintain collections such as artwork, collectibles, or other items that are typically housed in museums. They may conduct research or instruct the public about these collections.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Write articles, books or other original materials in area of expertise.
- Write grant proposals.
- Develop library or archival databases.
- Plan community programs or activities for the general public.
- Confer with others to conduct or arrange operational activities.
- Provide information to the general public.
- Research topics in area of expertise.
- Construct exhibits or parts of exhibits.
- Evaluate scholarly materials.
- Train staff members.
Typical Working Conditions
- Using e-mail.
- The freedom to determine tasks, priorities, and goals.
- Freedom to make decisions without supervision.
- Working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- Working with a group or team.
- Responsibility for outcomes and results.
- Sitting.
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