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Marissa Acey

@marissaacey1

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Museum studies professional at The Metropolitan Museum of Art handling research inquiries and rare books.

United States

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What I'm looking for

Data entry, creative work,

At The Metropolitan Museum of Art, I answer research inquiries about the Drawings and Prints collection and oversee the department reference library. I also handle works on paper and rare books for visiting scholars and students in the Study Room.

At Fondazione Casa Buonarroti, I worked with scholars and curators on the exhibition “Florence and the Birth of Opera.” I created a press release, drafted a social media plan, proposed multimedia installation ideas, and presented exhibition tours.

At Strozier Library, Florida State University, I researched and digitized a guide to a donated collection of children's books. I also worked with the donor to arrange and describe the collection for students.

My museum and library work is grounded in art history and museum studies. I’ve also written about exhibition design and the Prato Textile Museum.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Associate for Administration

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sep 2022 - Present (4 years)

Answering research inquiries about the collection and overseeing the department reference library. Safely handling works on paper and rare books for visiting scholars and students.

Research Collection Management Library Sciences Rare Book Handling Administrative Support

Administrative Assistant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)

Scheduled appointments for the Study Room for Drawings and Prints and administered handling information. Worked with curatorial, conservation, and cataloging staff to ensure collection care.

Scheduling Administrative Support Collections Management Collaboration

Rare Books Intern

Strozier Library, Florida State University

May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)

Researched and digitized a library guide for a donated collection of rare children's books. Collaborated with the donor to arrange and describe the collection for student accessibility.

Research Digitization Cataloging LibGuides

Curatorial Assistant

Fondazione Casa Buonarroti

Oct 2018 - May 2019 (7 months)

Worked with scholars and curators to plan, research, construct, and install an exhibition. Created press releases, drafted social media plans, and presented tours.

exhibition planning Research Press Releases Social Media Tour Guiding

Manager and Bookseller

Book Culture

Aug 2017 - Jul 2018 (11 months)

Managed multiple projects, delegated tasks, and oversaw employees. Provided customer service by upselling books, curating displays, and fulfilling sales in-person and online.

Customer Service Team Management Merchandising Sales