Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery Managers
(NOC 0511)
in All ManagementLibrary, archive, museum and art gallery managers oversee the activities of libraries, archives, museums, art galleries or departments within such institutions. They work for libraries, archives, museums and non-retail art galleries. Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers may specialize in a specific type of collection.
Job Outlook
Undetermined
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Compared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$25.00
Minimum$30.00
Median$46.70
MaximumAnnual Pay
$8,821
Minimum$39,955
Median$85,153
MaximumCompared to: All Management
Hourly Pay
$22.50
Minimum$43.80
Median$66.20
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,632
Minimum$55,002
Median$124,014
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers oversee the activities of libraries, archives, museums, art galleries or departments within such institutions. They work for libraries, archives, museums and non-retail art galleries. Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers may specialize in a specific type of collection.
Job duties
Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers:
- Manage the activities of a library or library system, archive or archive system, museum or art gallery or a technical department within such an institution.
- Develop and manage policies and programs.
- Prepare and manage budgets.
- Develop and implement public relations and promotional programs.
- Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals.
- Prepare operational and financial reports, analyses and recommendations.
- Recruit and provide training for professional, technical and clerical staff.
- May perform the duties of a librarian, archivist or curator in smaller institutions.
Sample job titles
- archives director
- art gallery manager
- assistant director of archives
- chief librarian
- curator director
- head of cataloguing
- historic sites administrator
- library director
- museum administrator
- museum executive director
Skills
- You need good organizational and managerial skills. An ability to work under pressure is important. You must be decisive. You need to work well with others. Effective spoken and written communication skills are important.
Job requirements
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Other considerations
- There is movement between library and archive managers and between museum and art gallery managers.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Management
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$58,785 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
$32,760 median annual incomeSouthern
N/ANorth Shore
N/ACape Breton
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Information and cultural industries
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Retail trade
Educational services
Public administration
What is the age of Employment?
55-64
45-54
35-44
65+
15-24
25-34
Compared to: All Management
45-54
35-44
55-64
25-34
65+
Top levels of education
Bachelor
$28,751 median annual incomeMaster
$77,753 median annual incomeHigh school
N/ACollege Diploma
N/ATrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Management
Bachelor
$71,875 median annual incomeHigh school
$42,294 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$50,256 median annual incomeMaster
$93,261 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$44,396 median annual incomeEducation & training
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. They include courses in the theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes.
Institutions providing this program
History
College or University ProgramThese programs focus on the general study and interpretation of the past, including gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. They include courses in historiography, historical research methods, studies of specific periods, issues and cultures, and applications to areas like historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
Institutions providing this program
Wolfville, NS
Sydney, NS
Library Science/Librarianship
University ProgramThese programs focus on the knowledge and skills required to develop, organize, store, retrieve, administer, and facilitate the use of local, remote, and networked collections of information in print, audiovisual, and electronic formats and that prepares individuals for professional service as librarians and information consultants.
Institutions providing this program
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