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OverviewThe first of its kind, this practical guide to freelancing in museums and historic sites has the tools and resources to help answer common questions and get readers starting and growing a freelance career. Topics covered include: oHow do you market your services? oHow should you develop skills? oHow do you find work? oHow do you set your rate? oHow do you handle taxes? oHow do you secure healthcare? oHow do you determine your professional standards? oHow do you track your work? oHow do you plan for the future? oAnd, most importantly, how do you do all of that while doing museum work that is informative, innovative, community-building, and inspiring? This is a toolkit for emerging museum professionals looking to build careers as freelancers. With anecdotes and examples from the field, Museum Mercenary focuses on how to pursue contract work with museums, historical societies, and other cultural institutions. This book provides practical advice for establishing your business, building your network, and managing projects to ensure long-term success and satisfaction. Use the tips and tactics in this book to navigate freelancing and then get back to the business of great museum work. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rebecca MigdalPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield Imprint: Rowman & Littlefield Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 22.10cm Weight: 0.572kg ISBN: 9781538118603ISBN 10: 1538118602 Pages: 386 Publication Date: 05 March 2020 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsTitle Page Dedication Definitions Table of Contents List of Activities Preface Introduction PART I: Venture Chapter 1: Decide Chapter 2: Start PART II: Hustle Chapter 3: Marketing Chapter 4: Networking Chapter 5: Pitching PART III: Paperwork Chapter 7: Business Chapter 8: Money Chapter 9: The Law Chapter 10: Insurance Chapter 11: Retirement PART IV: Endeavor Chapter 12: Onboarding hapter 13: Doing the Work Chapter 14: Troubleshooting Chapter 15: Declaring Victory Part V: What’s Next? Chapter 16: Professional Polish Chapter 17: Maintaining Momentum Appendix: Freelancing and The Future Of Museum Work. Or, Why Should Museums Hire Freelancers? Resource List Index About the AuthorReviewsAs a former independent museum professional, I can say this book is a phenomenal resource. It lays out a realistic view of the joys, pitfalls, and promise of freelance life, an important and growing sector of the museum field. Well done!--Dan Yaeger, Executive Director, New England Museum Association Considering setting off as an independent museum professional? Or maybe you have already taken the plunge. You may even have a few years of experience. Wherever you are in your career as a freelancer, you'll find great advice in Museum Mercenary to help you shape and grow your practice.--Laura B. Roberts, principal, Roberts Consulting Author InformationRebecca Migdal is an independent museum professional based in Waltham, MA. She offers collections research and interpretive writing among other services to clients of all kinds – anyone trying to tell great stories about objects and ideas. She specializes in American art and material culture, but works on many topics, from literature to the technology of sound. A graduate of the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture, Rebecca also holds a certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Delaware, and is experienced with both object-based and media-based exhibits. She also serves on the Waltham Historical Commission in Waltham, MA, indulging in a richer understanding of local history and the built environment. Rebecca is always in search of projects that help people better understand the objects in their care and tell better stories with those objects. More about her work can be seen at www.rebeccamigdal.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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