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Think Like a Curator: A Guide to Curatorial Practice in History Organizations
By Donna R. Braden
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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 curatorial work. Understanding what is involved in doing this work is more complicated than it seems.
Written by an author who spent 45 years doing this type of work at The Henry Ford, this book guides the reader through what it means to be a curator in today’s world with topics that include:
- The diversity of curatorial roles and how they have changed over time
- How curators shape collections through active collecting and deaccessioning
- Research, writing, and communicating with the public
- The curatorial role in exhibitions and historic site interpretation
- Advice for new and emerging professionals
- Both succinct and substantial, this book includes easy explanations, step-by-step process guides, practical tips, real-life examples, activities, and source lists.
Donna Braden was curator of domestic life and community and public life, as well as senior curator, at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. She is currently an independent museum professional.
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