MUSEUM CAREERS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND NOVICESThis 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. |
Contents
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Museum Jobs | 49 |
Preparing For and Gaining Museum Employment | 121 |
Appendixes | 165 |
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About the Author | 183 |
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Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Students and Novices N Elizabeth Schlatter Limited preview - 2016 |
Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Students and Novices N Elizabeth Schlatter Limited preview - 2016 |
MUSEUM CAREERS: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR STUDENTS AND NOVICES N Elizabeth Schlatter Limited preview - 2008 |
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