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Book Synopsis: In recent years, many museums have implemented sweeping changes in how they engage audiences. However, changes to the field's approaches to collections stewardship have come much more slowly. Active Collections critically examines existing approaches to museum collections and explores practical, yet radical, ways that museums can better manage their collections to actively advance their missions.
Approaching the question of modern museum collection stewardship from a position of "tough love," the authors argue that the museum field risks being constrained by rigid ways of thinking about objects. Examining the field's relationship to objects, artifacts, and specimens, the volume explores the question of stewardship through the dissection of a broad range of issues, including questions of "quality over quantity," emotional attachment, dispassionate cataloging, and cognitive biases in curatorship. The essays look to insights from fields as diverse as forest management, library science, and the psychology of compulsive hoarding, to inform and innovate collection practices. Essay contributions come from both experienced museum professionals and scholars from disciplines as diverse as psychology, education, and history. The result is a critical exploration that makes the book essential reading for museum professionals, as well as those in training.
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Are you tired of museums that haven't kept up with the times? Looking for a fresh perspective on collections stewardship? Look no further than Active Collections! This groundbreaking book takes a critical look at existing approaches to museum collections and presents practical, yet radical, ways to better manage collections to advance museum missions.
With a position of "tough love," the authors challenge museums to break free from rigid ways of thinking about objects. By examining the field's relationship to objects, artifacts, and specimens, Active Collections explores important issues such as "quality over quantity," emotional attachment, dispassionate cataloging, and cognitive biases in curatorship. Drawing insights from fields like forest management, library science, and psychology, this book revolutionizes collection practices.
Active Collections brings together experienced museum professionals and scholars from various disciplines to deliver a critical exploration. With contributions from psychology, education, and history experts, this book offers innovative solutions and fresh perspectives. It's a must-read for museum professionals and those in training, making it an essential addition to your collection of resources.
Ready to revolutionize your approach to museum collections? Take the first step today and get your copy of Active Collections. Don't miss out on this opportunity to reshape the future of museums. Get it now!
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