Creative careers in museums / Jan E. Burdick.

"From the traditional museum position to the alternative jobs that support the museum world, learn from the skills, education, and interests of dozens of individuals who hold a diverse array of jobs. Creative careers in museums also details how to land that life-changing museum job: where to look, h...

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Main Author: Burdick, Jan E.
Language:English
Published: New York : Allworth Press, 2008.
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Physical Description:xiv, 209 pages ; 23 cm
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505 0 |a What is a museum? -- A history of museums -- What are museums and why do we have them? -- Types of museums -- Careers in museums ... and beyond -- Museum careers -- Gathering the collection : collections and research -- Caring for the collection : conservation and documentation -- Putting on a display : exhibiting and interpreting -- Engaging in conversation : education, outreach, and visitors' services -- Running a tight ship : administration and support -- Looking to the future : long-range planning -- Getting a job -- Finding your direction -- Getting your foot in the door -- Landing the job -- Resources -- Appendix A. Professional associations -- Appendix B. Museum studies programs -- Appendix C. Museum job search resources -- Appendix D. Résumé resources -- Appendix E. Suggested books and resources. 
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