Contacts of employees in alphabetical order

All employees

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Administration

The Administration is responsible for the administrative, financial and office work for the needs of the entire museum.

Director: Miha Jeršek, Ph.D.

E: mjersek@pms-lj.si ; miha.jersek@guest.arnes.si
T: (01) 241 09 54

Deputy Director: Staša Tome, Ph.D.

E: stome@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 48

Administrative Assistant: Anita HUKAREVIĆ

T: (01) 241 09 40
F: (01) 241 09 53
E: uprava@pms-lj.si

Accounting: Miha MARCOLA
E: mmarcola@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 52

The department of Vertebrate Zoology is responsible for all vertebrate zoology species. Work description includes collecting, maintaining, researching and popularisation of the department’s collections and research. The results are published in papers, museum publications and presented in exhibitions. Vertebrate zoology collections are the most complete material source of information about vertebrates from Slovenia. Department of Vertebrate Zoology is responsible for Slovenian Bird Ringing Centre.

Contact

Mojca JERNEJC KODRIČ, Museum Advisor, Head of the Department of Vertebrate Zoology
E: mjernejc@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 55

prof. dr. Boris KRYŠTUFEK
Museum Adviser
E: bkrystufek@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 50, ((01) 231 06 71 – Žibertova)

Al VREZEC, Ph.D., Museum Consultant
E: avrezec@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 58

Urška KAČAR, Curator
E: ukacar@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 56

Department of Invertebrate Zoology researches, notes, records, documents, evaluates and makes scientific research of invertebrates as well as cultural heritage of invertebrate zoology origin and the history of invertebrate zoology research, complements and protects invertebrate zoology collections (including Database of Invertebrate Pictures and Slovene Vernacular Names of Invertebrates) and through exhibitions, lectures, publications and other media represents systematics, fauna, ecology, nature conservation and the history of research to the public. The Department of Invertebrate Zoology is responsible for Slovenian Archive of Animal Sounds.

Contacts

Tea KNAPIČ, Curator, Head of Department of Invertebrate Zoology
E: tknapic@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 51

Tomi TRILAR, Ph. D., Museum Senior Advisor
E: ttrilar@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 49

dr. Andrej GOGALA, Museum Consultant
E: agogala@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 59

Department of Geology researches, notes, records, documents, evaluates and makes scientific research of minerals, rocks and fossils as well as cultural heritage of geological origin and the history of geological research, complements and takes care of geological collections, and through exhibitions, lectures, publications and other media represents geology to the public.

Contacts

Miha JERŠEK, Ph. D., Museum Advisor, Director
E: mjersek@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 46

Matej (Matija) KRIŽNAR, M.A., Museum Consultant, Head of the Department of Geology
E: mkriznar@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 47

Department of Botany researches, notes, records, documents, evaluates and makes scientific research of flora, vegetation, cultural heritage of plant origin and the history of botanical research, complements and protects herbarium collections, and through exhibitions, lectures, publications and other media represents flora, vegetation, ecology, nature conservation and the history of botanical research to the public. Department of Botany is responsible for Alpine Botanical Garden Juliana in Trenta.

Contact

Špela Pungaršek, Head of Department of Botany and Head of Alpine Botanical Garden Juliana
E: spungarsek@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 66

Employed in Alpine Botanical Garden Juliana:

  • Klemen ZAVRŠNIK, Specialist Adviser
  • MARTINA TEKAVEC, Specialist Adviser

The Technical Department collaborates with all organizational units to oversee museum technical operations, which include:

  • Preservation and Conservation: It engages in the preparation, conservation, restoration, and documentation of geological, botanical, and zoological museum objects. It also manages the microclimatic conditions in storage and exhibition spaces.
  • Education and Equipment: The department takes care of education, updates work equipment, and promotes the field of expertise.
  • Audio, Video, and Photography: It documents the fauna, flora, and natural aspects of Slovenia using audio, video, and photographic techniques. It prepares visual material for photographing museum objects and museum activities. The department also collaborates in preparing lectures, multimedia presentations, exhibitions, publications, and other recordings in audio and visual media. It manages the photo and video archive.
  • Computer Support: It is responsible for the hardware and software of computers, computer servicing, and consulting for the needs of the main museum.
  • Ornithological Ringing Center: In collaboration with the Curator for Vertebrates, the department technically manages the Slovenian Ornithological Ringing Center.
  • Exhibitions and Facilities: It participates in exhibition implementation and presentation programs, contributes to equipment and service procurement, ensures the safety, cleanliness, and orderliness of business premises, and collaborates with all organizational units on tasks that are relevant to the responsibilities of the Technical Department.
  • Sharing Knowledge: The department shares its work, knowledge, and experiences with the professional community. In our museum, some permanent conservatory-restorative work is conducted.

 

Contacts

Borut Tome, independent conservation and restoration technician, head of the technical department
T: (01) 241 09 67
E: btome@pms-lj.si

Jurij Rekelj, conservation and restoration technician (currently absent)
T: (01) 241 09 63
E: jrakelj@pms-lj.si

Jernej Uhan, conservation and restoration technician
T: (01) 241 09 68
E: juhan@pms-lj.si

David Kunc, museum technician
T: (01) 241 09 61
E: dkunc@pms-lj.si

Darko Fekonja, SCOP technician
T: (01) 241 09 64
E: dfekonja@pms-lj.si

Boštjan Burger, IT specialist
T: (01) 241 09 69

The Public Relations Department prepares, organizes, and implements educational programs for both children and adults. They create popular science and didactic materials for exhibition visitors, conduct evaluation research among visitors, collaborate on the preparation and organization of museum exhibitions, plan and execute museum popularization projects, and oversee the museum’s volunteer program.

Contact

Staša TOME, Ph.D., Museum Counsellor, Deputy Director, Head of the Public Relations Department
E: stome@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 48

Doroteja FON, Curator
E: dfon@pms-lj.si; vodstva@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 62

Ana Lozar, Independent professional associate
E: alozar@pms-lj.si
T: 01 241 09 48

The specialized library acquires, preserves, researches, presents, and processes natural science literature in accordance with modern library principles. It provides access to historical and literature supporting the fields represented in the museum and maintains bibliographies of museum staff’s work.

We lend materials for use in the reading room (6-12 seats) or for home use. Advance notice is appreciated. If you cannot visit the library in person, you can borrow literature based on a written request, either by fax or email.

The initial stages of collecting literature date back to 1821 when the Carniolan Provincial Museum was established in Ljubljana. Following its independence from the former National Museum, the Natural History Museum of Slovenia was founded in 1944, and since 1989, it has housed a specialized library.

The entire collection of monographs and periodical publications in the fields of geology, paleontology, mineralogy, biology, botany, zoology, entomology, ornithology, museology, and other areas comprises over 20,000 items. The library also houses a significant collection of valuable rarities among its older materials, which hold great historical value.

Since 1989, a professional librarian has been responsible for cataloging materials, providing information and reference services, handling loans, interlibrary loans, compiling bibliographies for staff, preparing publications for exchange, and more.

A written order or your prior announcement of the visit is desirable. We borrow literature for use in the reading room (6-12 seats) and/or at home. Copying and/or scanning of the material is permitted in accordance with copyright law.

Office hours for rental: Monday – Friday from 8.30 to 11.00.

Alenka Jamnik, Librarian Specialist
E: biblioteka@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 44

Alpine Botanical Garden Juliana displays plants from the Alpine, pre-Alpine, Dinaric, pre-Dinaric and Karst regions of Slovenia. It cares for transplanting plants, for popularization and education; and presents botanical natural heritage to the public with the help of exhibitions, lectures, publications and other media.

Contact

Špela Pungaršek, Head of the Botany Department
E: spungarsek@pms-lj.si
T: (01) 241 09 66

Employed in the Alpine Botanical Garden Juliana in Trenta:

  • Klemen ZAVRŠNIK, freelance professional
  • Martina TEKAVEC, caretaker (gardener)
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