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- Most history museums--large and small, indoor and outdoor--have a staff member with the title of curator, or at minimum, have tasks that can be classified as curator's work.
- About the Author: Donna R. Braden retired from The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, after 45 years as a curator of domestic life, then of community and public life, and finally as senior curator overseeing the work of the entire curatorial staff.
- 248 Pages
- Business + Money Management, Museum Administration & Museology
- Series Name: American Association for State and Local History
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This book guides the reader through curatorial methodology in today's world with topics that include: reading objects; shaping collections; engaging in rigorous research; the curatorial role in exhibitions and historic site interpretation; the basics of curatorial writing; and curators as leaders.Book Synopsis
Most history museums--large and small, indoor and outdoor--have a staff member with the title of curator, or at minimum, have tasks that can be classified as curator's work. But, understanding what is involved in doing this work is more complicated than it seems.
This book will help you to "think like a curator." Written by an author who has spent 45 years doing this type of work at one of the largest history museums in the country, this book guides the reader through curatorial methodology in today's world with topics that include: reading objects; shaping collections; engaging in rigorous research; the curatorial role in exhibitions and historic site interpretation; the basics of curatorial writing; and curators as leaders. It gives special focus to applying DEAI lenses, as well as aligning with institutional mission and goals, incorporating audience perspectives, and using conceptual and systems thinking. Both succinct and substantial, this book includes easy explanations, step-by-step process guides, practical tips, real-life examples, activities, and source lists.About the Author
Donna R. Braden retired from The Henry Ford, Dearborn, Michigan, after 45 years as a curator of domestic life, then of community and public life, and finally as senior curator overseeing the work of the entire curatorial staff. Currently she is an independent museum professional--contributing to the history museum field through curatorial practice, exhibition development, interpretive planning, writing, and mentorship of current and future museum practitioners.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .67 Inches (D)
Weight: .89 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 248
Genre: Business + Money Management
Sub-Genre: Museum Administration & Museology
Series Title: American Association for State and Local History
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Paperback
Author: Donna R Braden
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2025
TCIN: 1004137320
UPC: 9781538182819
Item Number (DPCI): 247-26-2304
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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