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A curator is generally employed in institutions of art, educational or cultural heritage such as art galleries, museums, libraries and historical societies. Curators are considered "keepers and caretakers" of collections as it is their primary responsibility to preserve, collect, interpret and display objects of a collection. The curator can be specialized in a particular academic field that is associated with that collection. According to the Bureau of Labor and statistics, there were 29,300 archivists and curators in 2012 and the employment rate will increase by 11% by 2022.

Curator Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of curators can vary on a daily basis. Their roles can depend on the institution's size, organizational structure, location and specialization. The curator's main responsibility is to oversee and manage museum collections while interpreting the museum's policies and procedures. The curator is required to collaborate with other departments. For example, the curator must work closely with a conservator as they both have the responsibility for the physical well-being of the collection which can include preventative conservation.

Curators also research a museum collection which facilitates interpreting a collection and focuses on the collection's scope. In addition, research is required for exhibition purposes. The curator oversees the development of exhibitions which includes object selection, developing text and object labels and overseeing the installation of the exhibit. The curator should consult a conservator to ensure that objects are stable enough and recommend mounting and display options for the exhibition. Other responsibilities of the curator can include; overseeing volunteers and interns, responding to public queries, administrative tasks, managing other staff, attending meetings or conferences, performing summative evaluations and developing policies and procedures.