9781442256385-1442256389-Museum and Historic Site Management: A Case Study Approach (American Association for State and Local History)

Museum and Historic Site Management: A Case Study Approach (American Association for State and Local History)

ISBN-13: 9781442256385
ISBN-10: 1442256389
Author: Samantha Chmelik
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Paperback 188 pages
FREE US shipping
Buy

From $45.32

Book details

ISBN-13: 9781442256385
ISBN-10: 1442256389
Author: Samantha Chmelik
Publication date: 2015
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Format: Paperback 188 pages

Summary

Museum and Historic Site Management: A Case Study Approach (American Association for State and Local History) (ISBN-13: 9781442256385 and ISBN-10: 1442256389), written by authors Samantha Chmelik, was published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers in 2015. With an overall rating of 4.2 stars, it's a notable title among other Museums (Industries) books. You can easily purchase or rent Museum and Historic Site Management: A Case Study Approach (American Association for State and Local History) (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Museums books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $6.45.

Description

Museum and Historic Site Management: A Case Study Approach utilizes the classic business case study approach to help museum and public history professionals think through different scenarios and understand/anticipate different points of view in resolving issues.

The case studies are fictionalized representations of real life situations that have occurred at museums, historic sites, and non-profit organizations. Elements from multiple situations will be incorporated into each case study to create multi-faceted scenarios that challenge the reader to develop their own creative, yet pragmatic solutions.

The case studies read like a story—embedding the reader in the fictionalized museum or historic site. A brief introduction contextualizes the issues under exploration. Then the case begins with the story. The main protagonist guides the reader through the issues at hand. Other characters posit different points of view. The solution is not provided. Instead, while considering his/her options for resolving the situation, the protagonist asks a series of questions that provide guidelines for different solutions. For example, in a case involving deaccessioning, the protagonist might consult AASLH materials, AAM standards, and newspaper articles about the Delaware Art Museum or Brandeis University Rose Art Museum deaccessioning. Based on those materials and other discussion points, the protagonist will consider the various solutions.

The thirty case study topics include board management, fundraising, personnel planning, technology, and financial planning.

The preface includes detailed notes on how to use the cases in instructional settings.

Rate this book Rate this book

We would LOVE it if you could help us and other readers by reviewing the book