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So You Want to Work in a Museum? by Tara Young (English) Paperback Book
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- ISBN-13
- 9781538169407
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- ISBN
- 9781538169407
- Book Title
- So You Want to Work in a Museum?
- Item Length
- 8.6in
- Publisher
- American Association of Museums
- Publication Year
- 2022
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5in
- Genre
- Travel, Young Adult Nonfiction, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Careers / General, Museum Administration & Museology, Careers, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
- Item Width
- 6in
- Item Weight
- 11.1 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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A One-Stop Guide to Museum Careers People who love art, are fascinated by archaeology, or are history buffs may have considered the idea of working in a museum. But experience as a museum visitor reveals only the public-facing side of the museum, and not its complex, dynamic internal structure. So You Want to Work in A Museum? helps to demystify museums as institutions and to prepare prospective museum staff to explore the field further. After reading this book, readers will be able to: oUnderstand how non-profit museums are governed, funded, and staffed, and how they define and meet their missions. oExplore museum divisions and departments and specific roles within them--not just prominent roles like directors and curators, but also less visible ones like registrars, preparators, development officers, conservators, and more. oConsider the contemporary function of museums, and how yesterday's cabinets of curiosity have evolved into today's community catalysts. Examine how the contemporary function of museums has affected the types of positions available and the work museum staff do on a daily basis. oLook at the skills required for different types of positions, and how readers aspiring to work in those positions can best prepare themselves to land their dream jobs and be successful in them. oUnderstand the benefits and potential challenges of working in a museum, and oAccess a wealth of resources that will inspire further study of the field, and outline next steps to pursue a museum career.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
American Association of Museums
ISBN-10
1538169401
ISBN-13
9781538169407
eBay Product ID (ePID)
14057283346
Product Key Features
Book Title
So You Want to Work in a Museum?
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Careers / General, Museum Administration & Museology, Careers, Museums, Tours, Points of Interest
Publication Year
2022
Genre
Travel, Young Adult Nonfiction, Business & Economics
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
8.6in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
11.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Am11.Y68 2022
Reviews
This book shines a light on a needed path, supporting those who are considering a museum career journey. It provides a breadth of basic insights in order to encourage more intentional entry into the field. And, its candid approach should inspire a number of personal reflections., Tara Young is on a mission - a mission to excite people about the prospect of a museum career at a time when museums arguably most need diverse and creative talent. Aimed at aspiring museum professionals of all ages and backgrounds, Young grounds readers in the basics of museum types, structures, sizes, and challenges before diving into a comprehensive catalog of job titles. This book gives us a potent antidote to the struggles and difficult conversations facing museums today., With decades of museum work under her belt, Young is uniquely qualified to answer the titular question. Indeed, this is a thorough, thoughtful book that will be of interest to a variety of job seekers, from teens just starting to consider a path to subject specialists looking for a career change to committed potential museum workers who aren't sure if a professional degree is necessary. Young begins by laying out different types of museums and explaining how different sizes of museum are organized and governed. The bulk of the book walks the reader through the typical museum departments (exhibitions, development, etc.) and details the most common jobs in each area. After describing job duties, she lists the skills, experience, and education necessary to get hired and, most helpfully, the personality traits most suited to the job as well as things to "keep in mind," like the possibility of working weekends. Each chapter ends with a profile of a museum worker that describes their career path and the best and worst parts of the job. A realistic, practical guide. * Booklist * This title has been recommended for young adult readers- YA/S - special interest: Because Young covers all areas of paid museum work, this frank, thorough guide will be a useful addition to career collections serving teens. * Booklist * Tara Young is on a mission - a mission to excite people about the prospect of a museum career at a time when museums arguably most need diverse and creative talent. Aimed at aspiring museum professionals of all ages and backgrounds, Young grounds readers in the basics of museum types, structures, sizes, and challenges before diving into a comprehensive catalog of job titles. This book gives us a potent antidote to the struggles and difficult conversations facing museums today. -- Anne W. Ackerson, co-author, Leadership Matters and Women in the Museum: Lessons from the Workplace; and co-founder, Gender Equity in Museums Movement (GEMM This book shines a light on a needed path, supporting those who are considering a museum career journey. It provides a breadth of basic insights in order to encourage more intentional entry into the field. And, its candid approach should inspire a number of personal reflections. -- Dina Bailey, CEO, Mountain Top Vision, With decades of museum work under her belt, Young is uniquely qualified to answer the titular question. Indeed, this is a thorough, thoughtful book that will be of interest to a variety of job seekers, from teens just starting to consider a path to subject specialists looking for a career change to committed potential museum workers who aren't sure if a professional degree is necessary. Young begins by laying out different types of museums and explaining how different sizes of museum are organized and governed. The bulk of the book walks the reader through the typical museum departments (exhibitions, development, etc.) and details the most common jobs in each area. After describing job duties, she lists the skills, experience, and education necessary to get hired and, most helpfully, the personality traits most suited to the job as well as things to "keep in mind," like the possibility of working weekends. Each chapter ends with a profile of a museum worker that describes their career path and the best and worst parts of the job. A realistic, practical guide., This title has been recommended for young adult readers- YA/S - special interest: Because Young covers all areas of paid museum work, this frank, thorough guide will be a useful addition to career collections serving teens.
Table of Content
Chapter 1: From Art to Zoology: Types of Museums Chapter 2: Organizational Structure Chapter 3: The Front Line: Visitor Services Chapter 4: Education Chapter 5: Working with Objects Chapter 6: Exhibitions Chapter 7: Conservation Chapter 8: Communications Chapter 9: Development Chapter 10: The Executive Office Chapter 11: Administration Chapter 12: Universal Skills and Distinct Pathways Chapter 13: Things I Wish I Had Known When I Was Twenty-Four: Opportunities and Challenges Chapter 14: Where Are Museums Going? Chapter 15: Resources
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
069.02373
Series
American Alliance of Museums Ser.
Dewey Edition
23
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Yes
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