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    Series series American Association for State and Local History
    The Museum Educator's Manual addresses the role museum educators play in today's museums from an experience-based perspective. Seasoned museum educators author each chapter, emphasizing key programs along with case studies that provide successful examples, and demonstrate a practical foundation for the daily operations of a museum education department, no matter how small.The book covers:volunteer ... Read more

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  • Towards the Museum of the Future

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    Series series Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management
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    Great exhibits are never an accident. Planning effective exhibits is a demanding process that requires the designer to consider many different aspects and navigate numerous pitfalls while moving a project from concept to reality. In Museum Exhibition Planning and Design, Elizabeth Bogle offers a comprehensive introduction and reference to exhibition planning and design. This book focuses on both ... Read more

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    Series series Interpreting History
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    Series series American Association for State and Local History
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