MSM 211 - Museums and Collections II

Institution:

Lincoln University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Museum Studies

Description:

This course will delve into best practices and discuss issues for museum administration, governance, exhibition development and evaluation, and staffing, including volunteers and docents. Students will identify best practices and procedures used by professional museum organizations to prepare for and attain accreditation. Students will learn about collection policies, accessioning, de-accessioning, and the process of documenting and cataloging natural history, art and material culture objects. Students will learn introductory best practices for general preservation and conservation processes. The course will culminate with a student-developed exhibition proposal.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lincoln.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 365-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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