[pestlist] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Collections Technician

[Revelez, Marcia A.]

Collections Technician (Curator/Archivist I)

The Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History

Norman, OK


Closing Date:

Open until filled

The Collections Technician provides technical assistance for the museum's 
collections by managing the integrated pest management program (IPM), 
monitoring museum collection environments, and managing the dermestid facility 
for research quality skeletal preparations in accordance with accepted museum 
practices and standards for collections care.

Job functions include the operation and maintenance of the treatment facility 
for incoming objects, the operation and management of the dermestid facility, 
monitoring and identifying pests, preparing reports, and taking appropriate 
treatment and preventative actions.  Additional functions include implementing 
and monitoring approved museum policies and procedures, maintaining all 
associated databases,  and conducting IPM training to current and incoming 
staff, volunteers, and students.  The Collections Technician is expected to 
participate in service to the museum, museum community, university, and/or 
professional organizations at the local, state, regional, and national level.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in museum studies, zoology, 
or other museum-related discipline OR an equivalent combination of 
education/job-related experience.

Other preferred qualifications include strong organizational skills, attention 
to detail, the ability to work independently and as a team member, and the 
ability to speak to small groups.


How to apply for position:

Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.ou.edu. The 
University of Oklahoma Requisition No. is 09709. Applicants must submit resume, 
cover letter, and a minimum of three professional references (including phone 
number and address) with their online application.

Materials submitted in an application become property of OU.  For other 
information on employment at the University of Oklahoma, call (405)325-1826 or 
TDD (405)325-5529.  The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer 
and encourages diversity in the workplace.

[pestlist] Fwd: Fumigating cabinets - bug infestation

[Revelez, Marcia A.]

Forwarding this for a colleague.  Please respond to Deigo (email below).
Thanks!

Marcia A. Revelez
Collection Manager
Department of Mammalogy
Division of Collections and Research
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
University of Oklahoma
2401 Chautauqua
Norman, OK 73072
Phone: 405-325-7988
Fax: 405-325-7699




Begin forwarded message:

From: Diego Astua de Moraes mailto:d.a.mor...@gmail.com>>
Date: October 8, 2010 12:43:07 PM CDT
To: mailto:mamma...@si-listserv.si.edu>>
Subject: Fumigating cabinets - bug infestation
Reply-To: Mammalian Biology 
mailto:mamma...@si-listserv.si.edu>>

Hi all.
In a matter of days bugs have started to show in our skin cabinets. According 
to our entomologist they should be beetles that feed on wood or cellulose 
(sorry if the family names escapes right now), but other entomology curators 
have seen these eating almost everything in other regions of Brazil. Regardless 
of what they are, I want them all dead now!
In short, I need to get rid of them as quickly as possible, before the damage 
increases. Freezing is unpractical at this point, too many specimens and too 
little freezer space (we are talking about 3 cabinets with beetles confirmed, 
and about 3-4 others still intact, but that I want to protect as well). I´ve 
had suggestions of fumigating the entire cabinets using PDB balls, but I can´t 
seem to be able to find those here quickly.
Our entomology colleagues have suggested to use ethyl acetate and seal the 
cabinets so that it kills adults and larvae. My main doubt is if there is any 
knowledge that this may damage severely the skins (because if i don´t do 
anything quickly they are being damaegd anyway!), and if this would be enough. 
I am not sure about the amounts, I´ve read of a cotton ball in ethyl acetate to 
fumigate a small container to kill the ectoparasites of a single specimen, bu 
what about a whole cabinet? And how long should it be kept sealed? Or are there 
any other quick solutions, remembering that many "easy" solutions are now 
radily found around here!
thanks for any help.
Diego

Diego Astúa de Moraes, D.Sc.
Departamento de Zoologia - CCB
Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Av. Professor Moraes Rego, s/n.
Cidade Universitária
50670-420 Recife, PE
Fone(fax): (81) 2126-8353
email: d.a.mor...@gmail.com - 
diegoas...@ufpe.br
http://www.ufpe.br/mastozoologia/