Hard Skills
AdvancedArchival Arrangement and DescriptionThe process of organizing fine arts materials and creating finding aids according to professional standards like DACS or ISAD(G).
IntermediatePreventive ConservationMitigating the physical and chemical deterioration of artworks through environmental control, proper handling, and housing in acid-free materials.
ExpertProvenance ResearchThe investigation of the ownership history of a work of art to verify authenticity, legal title, and ethical acquisition history.
IntermediateDigital Asset Management (DAM)The administration and preservation of high-resolution digital surrogates and metadata within specialized software systems.
AdvancedMetadata Standards ApplicationUtilizing standardized schemas such as MARC, Dublin Core, or VRA Core to describe visual and archival materials.
ExpertArt Historical KnowledgeComprehensive understanding of art movements, styles, and mediums to provide context to archival collections.