This is more of a vent than an ask, I just needed to tell somebody who'd understand my frustration!
The museum where I've been working as curator and collections manager for the past four years has decided to "restructure". Both of the curator/collections manager roles are being eliminated. It's a small museum, there are only the two of us curators.
If qualified, trained people are not in place, the museum's collections are - obviously - at real risk. We hold some really fragile, vulnerable, rare objects. We also have things on loan from people, and if those objects are damaged or neglected while in our care, the owners could very rightfully take legal action.
I'm not even upset at losing my job - this was never going to be my forever - but I am so worried about the objects, the stories, the history and heritage that could be lost without expert care.
I've sent a letter expressing my concerns to every member of the board, and had no response at all. I feel so helpless.
First off, I am so sorry about your job.
I think you did the right thing in writing to the board with your concerns. I really hope that the board acts on them, because it is very worrying that it appears that the collection will have no one caring for it or at least keeping an eye on it, during this "restructuring" process.
Good Luck! And feel free to reach out if you need to talk!
