Curators
A curator is responsible for managing and caring for collections of
objects or specimens within a museum, gallery, or other cultural
institution. Their work is focused on preserving and sharing knowledge
about our natural history heritage for current and future generations.
In the context of geosciences, this may include:
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Collecting, preserving, and documenting fossils, minerals, rocks,
and other natural history specimens.
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Ensuring that the collections are properly organized and accessible
to researchers and the public. This may involve cataloguing objects,
maintaining databases, and conducting research on the collection.
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Developing exhibitions, educational programs, and outreach
activities that engage the public with the collection. This may
involve collaborating with other museum staff members such as
designers, educators, and conservators or professionals, such as
anthropologists and archaeologists.
Read more about this occupation on O*NET OnLine at www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-4012.00
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