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Associate Registrar

The associate registrar is responsible for the care, conservation, and documentation of Sheldon Museum of Art’s collection of approximately 13,000 artworks. The person in this position identifies condition and conservation needs, contracts for and oversees conservation treatments, and assists in maintaining the museum’s collection database. They also oversee daily care and use of collections—including outdoor sculpture—striving for a balance between accessibility and preservation. The associate registrar manages requests for copyright use and reproduction of works in the collection, as well as image rights and other contracts for museum publications. Some travel, both domestic and international, is required.

For more information and to apply, visit: https://employment.unl.edu/postings/98598 .

Student Collection Assistant
Spring 2026

The museum is seeking an individual to systematically review and update artists' records in the collection management database, including artists' names, life dates, birth and death locations, as well as demographic information. This may also include updating any city and country names for non-U.S.-born artists, as appropriate. Search and/or contact other online databases, museum online collections, gallery representatives, or artists directly to find up-to-date information.

Additionally, the collection assistant will assist curators with various other projects pertaining to upcoming exhibitions and/or publications. This may include compiling data, putting together documents, and proofreading.

Ability to use, browse, and search internet websites, send emails, and make phone calls. Experience using Word, Excel, or other programs that utilize spreadsheets. Detail-oriented, with an ability to work well independently. Excellent customer service skills.

Knowledge of art, art history, or other fields of study that relate to Sheldon Museum of Art's collection. Experience using collection databases. Proofreading, copy editing, or other publishing experience. Completed at least 53 credit hours.

To apply visit, https://careers.unl.edu/welcome-handshake-unl/.

Volunteers

Sheldon Museum of Art ignites discovery, inquiry, and connection for people at the University of Nebraska and in the city of Lincoln, the state of Nebraska, the nation, and the world. We move, inspire, and delight through meaningful engagement with great works of art. Volunteers play a vital role in realizing our mission through participation in programs and initiatives that the museum undertakes throughout the year.

Volunteering at Sheldon is a great way to share your love of art with our community. Sheldon’s volunteer opportunities provide critically important support to the museum’s family programs, on- and off-site events, and in-gallery learning experiences. Volunteers commit to at least eight hours of volunteer work each year and participate in required trainings twice per year. Volunteers will be trained in visitor engagement practices and gain insider knowledge of the works of art and exhibitions on view at the museum.

Requirements

Be 18 years or older and pass a background check
Commit to a minimum of eight hours of volunteer work per year
Commit to attending volunteer orientation and exhibition-related trainings twice per year
Have reliable transportation to programs on- and off-site, and honor assigned volunteer shifts
Have a desire to enthusiastically interact with people of all ages and backgrounds

Preferred

Ability to assist with furniture set-up and movement
Ability to communicate in languages other than English