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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Burdick, Jan E.
Language:English
Published: New York : Allworth Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Museums > Vocational guidance > United States.
Job hunting > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Genre:
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Online Access:
Connect to: Table of contents only - All users (Cataloging @ Library of Congress)
Physical Description:xiv, 209 pages ; 23 cm
Format: Book
Contents:
  • 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.