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Think like a curator : a guide to curatorial practice in history organizations / Donna R. Braden.

Van Pelt Library E172 .B68 2025
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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Braden, Donna R., Author.
Contributor:
American Association for State and Local History, contributor.
Series:
American Association for State and Local History book series
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Historical museums--United States--Management.
Historical museums.
Historic sites--United States--Management.
Historic sites.
Museums--Curatorship--United States.
Museums.
Museum curators--United States.
Museum curators.
Physical Description:
xviii, 279 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm.
Other Title:
Guide to curatorial practice in history organizations
Place of Publication:
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2025]
Summary:
"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"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
The History Museum Curator
Making Sense of Objects
Shaping and Developing Collections
Thinking Historically
Curating Exhibitions, Large and Small
Interpreting Historic House Museums
Sharing Knowledge with the Public
Leading from the Middle.
Notes:
Publication supported by the American Association for State and Local History.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Other Format:
ebook version :
ISBN:
9781538182802
1538182807
9781538182819
1538182815
OCLC:
1463357760
Publisher Number:
90101743252
CIPO000199520

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