Introduction to Museum Work

Part 1 Museums and collections: museum defined; beginning of the museum; museums today; museums and museum fields; organization and support; collecting theory - general and science museums; collecting theory - history museums; collecting theory - art museums; registration and cataloguing; care of collections; security; use of the collections; permanent exhibits. Part 2 Interpretation in the museum: temporary exhibits; visitors and interpretation; education and activities; museum architecture. Part 3 Museums and society: historic preservation; philosophy and public image; practical matters; the law; trends and tomorrow; recommended resources.