Museum Careers And Training

Author : Victor J. Danilov
Publisher : Greenwood
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1994-06-06
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015033344451

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Museum Careers and Training by Victor J. Danilov Pdf

Danilov presents a comprehensive guide to museum careers and training programs in the United States and 38 other countries around the world. More than 700 courses, undergraduate and graduate programs, internships and fellowships, and mid-career training programs are described. He discusses the nature and requirements of many different types of museum positions, including director, curator, educator, exhibit designer, registrar, conservator, and careers in business affairs, fundraising, public relations, marketing, membership, physical plant, security, and other aspects of museum operations. The primary purposes of the volume are to stimulate thinking about museum careers and training, to describe the various museum positions and training programs available, and to provide guidance to those considering or pursuing formal or informal training opportunities.

Author : Jane R. Glaser,Artemis A. Zenetou
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135634605

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Museums: A Place to Work by Jane R. Glaser,Artemis A. Zenetou Pdf

Surveying over thirty different positions in the museum profession, this is the essential guide for anyone considering entering the field, or a career change within it. From exhibition designer to shop manager, this comprehensive survey views the latest trends in museum work and the broad-ranging technological advances that have been made. For any professional in the field, this is a crucially useful book for how to prepare, look for and find jobs in the museum profession.

Author : Great Britain. Museums and Galleries Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015014255643

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Museum Professional Training and Career Structure by Great Britain. Museums and Galleries Commission Pdf

Author : N Elizabeth Schlatter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-07
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781315424200

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Museum Careers by N Elizabeth Schlatter Pdf

This concise volume is the place to start for anyone considering a career in museums. Museum professional and author N. Elizabeth Schlatter outlines the nature of the profession as a whole, the rewards and challenges of museum work, types of museums, and jobs within museums, including salary ranges. She discusses options for education and training, and offers suggestions on how to secure a job and move up the career ladder. Interviews with museum professionals from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds demonstrate different career paths and offer unique and helpful advice. For novices in the field, students in museum studies programs, or anyone considering museums as a career choice, Schlatter’s book is an essential starting point.

Author : Gary Edson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134684533

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International Directory of Museum Training by Gary Edson Pdf

Choosing the right museum training course may be one of the most important decisions a person makes in their career. Whether you are already working in a museum or are just beginning training you will need the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. The International Directory of Museum Training provides a list of museum training programmes worldwide with detailed information about each course. Every entry contains information about subjects offered, numbers of students, scholarship opportunities, and contact names and addresses. International Directory of Museum Training is co-published with ICTOP, the training committee of ICOM. It is the successor to the widely recognised Museum Studies International, last published in 1988. This completely new and fully updated volume enhances the qualities of the earlier publication and updates the presentation to make the volume easier to use. This is an essential reference book for all who are hoping to develop a career in museum work or to enhance their professional qualifications.

Author : Martha M. Schloetzer
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-21
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780429535840

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Applying for Jobs and Internships in Museums by Martha M. Schloetzer Pdf

Applying for Jobs and Internships in Museums offers a straightforward approach to applying for positions within a museum. Martha M. Schloetzer provides practical advice about the application and interview process that will prepare emerging museum professionals as they approach the profession. From reviewing job and internship postings to developing a solid resume and writing distinctive cover letters, this guide provides practical, sound advice for museum job seekers. Schloetzer integrates the stories of successful and unsuccessful interns and job applicants throughout the book’s narrative, and recognizing the additional challenges faced by non-US nationals, the book also offers information specifically for international students seeking work experience in US museums. The insider information included in Applying for Jobs and Internships in Museums makes it a key resource for both a US and international audience interested in gaining museum experience in the US. It will be of particular interest to college-level and graduate school students, as well as recent graduates. The guide can also serve as a reference in the classroom, helping professors and instructors prepare students for the job search ahead.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Botanical gardens
ISBN : UIUC:30112066687085

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Career Opportunities in Art Museums, Zoos, and Other Interesting Places by Anonim Pdf

Author : Blythe Camenson
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071467698

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Opportunities in Museum Careers by Blythe Camenson Pdf

Discusses the qualifications and training necessary for pursuing a variety of careers in the world of museums including curator, archivist, exhibit designer, researcher, and public relations coordinator.

Author : Peter Woodhead,Geoffrey Stansfield
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Art
ISBN : 0720121515

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Keyguide to Information Sources in Museum Studies by Peter Woodhead,Geoffrey Stansfield Pdf

This revised and updated edition provides an integrated guide to the documentation, reference aids and key organizational sources of information about museums and museum studies worldwide. Part One provides an overview of museums and the literature about them. Part Two is an annotated bibliography, and Part Three is an international directory of organizations. A detailed index completes the work.

Author : Marjorie Schwarzer
Publisher : American Alliance of Museums Press
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Architecture
ISBN : UOM:39076002480825

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Graduate Training in Museum Studies by Marjorie Schwarzer Pdf

What Students Need to Know poses a series of questions to help you research graduate training programs and plan a museum career. Topics covered include: choosing between a certificate and a master's degree, finding an internship to suit your needs, and the value of a museum studies degree in the "real world." Written by the chair of the museum studies department at John F. Kennedy University and reviewed by students and faculty at museum studies programs across the country.

Author : Jan E. Burdick
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781581159530

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Creative Careers in Museums by Jan E. Burdick Pdf

What kinds of jobs are available in museums? How do museums work? What opportunities are there in museum research and collection, preserving and cataloging, exhibiting and interpreting, publicity, administration, event planning, catering, support? Creative Careers in Museums answers all these questions and many more, with full information on how everyone can pinpoint and showcase their existing skills--then turn those skills into a dream job at a museum or other cultural institution. Interviews with people who have made career transitions into the field are packed with practical and inspiring ideas, and there’s even information on starting new museums. Advice on targeting potential employers, putting together a resume, interviewing, and landing the job, plus an extensive resource list, make this the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to work in a museum.

Author : Leah M. Melber
Publisher : American Alliance of Museums
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1933253924

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Teaching the Museum by Leah M. Melber Pdf

"Education departments in museums of all kinds serve millions of students and adult learners every year, using the objects and other resources of the museum to teach and inspire. The rapidly growing field of museum education provides hands-on, experiential learning, with museum educators often working closely with local school boards to supplement and enhance public school curricula. In Teaching the Museum, twenty contributors from across the exciting field of museum education offer innovative insights, anecdotes, and advice for best practices on how to realize the museum's full potential as an educational institution. From the balance between education and entertainment; to meeting the needs of both one's audience and the collection; to understanding connections between how we learn and how exhibits and programming are designed; this book will appeal to museum educators, students, and teachers seeking to learn more about the field"--Publisher.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Archivists
ISBN : 1585110914

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Careers with Museums by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alison Baverstock
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781408109342

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How to Get a Job in a Museum Or Art Gallery by Alison Baverstock Pdf

A practical guide to career options in art galleries or museums.

Author : Edward P. Alexander,Mary Alexander,Juilee Decker
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-23
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781442278813

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Museums in Motion by Edward P. Alexander,Mary Alexander,Juilee Decker Pdf

Here is a complete introduction to the history of museums, types of museums, and the key roles that museums play in the twenty-first century. Following an introductory chapter looking at what a museum is today, Part I looks at the history and types of museums: art and design museums natural history and anthropology museums science museums history museums, historic houses, interpretation centers, and heritage sites botanical gardens and zoos children’s museums The second part of the book explores the primary functions of museums and museum professionals: to collect to conserve to exhibit to interpret and to engage to serve and to act The final chapter looks at the museum profession and professional practices. Throughout, emphasis is on museums in the United States, although attention is paid to the historical framing of museums within the European context. The new edition includes discussions of technology, access, and inclusivity woven into each chapter, a list of challenges and opportunities in each chapter, and “Museums in Motion Today,” vignettes spread throughout the volume in which museum professionals provide their perspectives on where museums are now and where they are going. More than 140 images illustrate the volume.