Overview

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.

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Author:   N Elizabeth Schlatter
Publisher:   Left Coast Press Inc
Imprint:   Left Coast Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.294kg
ISBN:  

9781598740448

ISBN 10:   159874044
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   15 January 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, PART ONE: MUSEUM WORK, Introduction: WHY WORK IN A MUSEUM?, Chapter One: WHAT IS A MUSEUM?, Chapter Two: MUSEUM TRENDS AFFECTING EMPLOYMENT, PART TWO: MUSEUM JOBS, Chapter Three: JOBS FOCUSED ON OBJECTS AND/OR EXHIBITIONS, Chapter Four: JOBS WITH A PUBLIC FOCUS, Chapter Five: JOBS WITH AN ADMINISTRATIVE FOCUS, Chapter Six: THE DIRECTOR, PART THREE: PREPARING FOR AND GAINING MUSEUM EMPLOYMENT, Chapter Seven: EDUCATION, Chapter Eight: INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, Chapter Nine: FINDING AND APPLYING FOR JOBS, Chapter Ten: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CAREER GROWTH, APPENDIXES, Appendix One: SALARIES FOR TEN COMMON POSITIONS AS SURVEYED BY REGIONAL MUSEUM ASSOCIATIONS, Appendix Two: SALARIES FOR TEN COMMON POSITIONS AS SURVEYED BY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS, Appendix Three: ORGANIZATIONS AND WEBSITES FOR STUDENTS AND MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY, INDEX, ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Reviews

'A comprehensive guide to the field, Museum Careers not only orients the newcomer to the world of museum employment but also provides the needed tips and resources for those of us at mid-career looking for that next big move and how to make it.' Marlene Rothacker, Director of Exhibitions, International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC 'N. Elizabeth Schlatter literally brings the museum field to life with her carefully chosen interviews, a cross section of professionals in art, history and science museums. While concisely organized with the most current information, the guide provides a reality check for students and novices and is notable for its on-the-mark analyses and engaging writing.' Sarah Clark-Langager, Ph.D., Director of Western Gallery and Curator of Outdoor Sculpture Collection, Western Washington University, Bellingham 'Whether you're equipped with a museum studies degree or 30 years' experience in another field, Museum Careers breaks down the whys, whats and hows of starting museum work. N. Elizabeth Schlatter, deputy director and curator of exhibitions at the University of Richmond Museums, begins with question number one--why work in a museum?--and then dissects the many types of museum jobs and how to obtain one. Interviews with a variety of current museum professionals give newcomers a preview of what to expect on the job.' Museum magazine, September - October 2008 'Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Students and Novices is an exciting resource [that] provides valuable insight not only for the potential museum employee but also for the museum administration and boards. I have over 25 years experience (maybe 30) in museums and I found that this book would be an excellent resource for not only new employees or employees seeking changing roles in the museum but also for potential board members with an interest in personnel... Every section, every page, every aspect of this book is filled with valuable content... Schlatter offers realistic, practical, experienced-based expectations for anyone hoping to work in a museum environment. Me, I've loved every moment, even when griping louder than everyone else. Regarding this book, I couldn't wait to get my hands on it and now I can't wait to share it.' Former museum director, Epinions.com

Author Information

N. Elizabeth Schlatter is deputy director and curator of exhibitions of the University of Richmond Museums, Richmond, Virginia, where she has worked since 2000. Her career includes administrative and programmatic positions at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC, and the Contemporary Arts Museum, Houston, Texas. With an M.A. in Art History from George Washington University, she has curated numerous exhibitions of modern and contemporary art; published articles, reviews, and catalog essays; and presented papers on related topics at regional and national conferences. She is author of the ebook Become an Art Curator.

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