| International Directory of Museum Training: Programs and practices of the museum profession Contributor(s): Edson, Gary (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415122570 ISBN-13: 9780415122573 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 1995 Annotation: "International Directory of Museum Training" provides a standard international reference guide to the needs and opportunities of museum professional training. Surveying over 600 museum training programs throughout the world, the volume also illustrates the variations in training needs from region to region, as determined by regional experts. Each entry offers a wealth of information, including the type of course, its range and coverage, and other useful contact information. In planning for the future, author Gary Edson argues, the museum profession must look beyond the traditional strength of the collections and recognize the value of the human resource. The concept of the museum as not only a collection of objects but as a collection of professionals dedicated to protecting, using, and interpreting the objects for the purposes for which they were brought together is an imperative element of proper stewardship. The professional museum worker also requires adequate care and training to guarantee the correct and appropriate response to collection and constituency needs. Addressing the increasingly complex training requirements for contemporary museum professionals, this volume distills the information supplied by course providers throughout the world into a form that allows readers to see at a glance which course would be most suitable for their needs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Reference - Business & Economics | Museum Administration And Museology - Social Science | Archaeology |
| Dewey: 069.15 |
| LCCN: 94047084 |
| Series: Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 6.38" W x 9.26" (1.51 lbs) 426 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Choosing the right museum training course may be one of the most important decisions a person makes in their career. Whether you are already working in a museum or are just beginning training you will need the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. The International Directory of Museum Training provides a list of museum training programmes worldwide with detailed information about each course. Every entry contains information about subjects offered, numbers of students, scholarship opportunities, and contact names and addresses. International Directory of Museum Training is co-published with ICTOP, the training committee of ICOM. It is the successor to the widely recognised Museum Studies International, last published in 1988. This completely new and fully updated volume enhances the qualities of the earlier publication and updates the presentation to make the volume easier to use. This is an essential reference book for all who are hoping to develop a career in museum work or to enhance their professional qualifications. |