Museums

At IC/US

Graduate Training in Museum Studies: What Students Need to Know. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: AM11 .S34
A guide to selecting a museum studies program. Provides questions, comments, and ideas with which to begin the selection process.

Museums: A Place to Work. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: AM7 .G55
Outlines more than 30 museum careers. Also discusses training and preparation for museum work, how to find jobs in museums, and the future of the field.

Opportunities in Museum Careers. IC/US Career Reference Call Number: AM11 .C35
Provides insights into jobs in art galleries, planetariums, archives, national parks, and other types of museums.

Online

American Association of Museums

AAM "is the only organization representing the entire scope of museums and professionals and non-paid staff who work for and with museums." Museums represented include botanical, science, maritime, military, art, history, and technology. Includes online employment resources in Aviso, the AAM monthly newsletter.

Association of Midwest Museums

Click on "Jobs" for a listing of available positions in the Midwest, including Indiana and Ohio. Detailed job descriptions and links to employers are included.

Canadian Museums Association

Includes links to employment opportunities throughout Canada. Provides information on current issues and legislation, career development, internships, and educational requirements.

Cultural Resource Network

Offers jobs, news, and announcements for the cultural resouce industry. For archaeologists, anthropologists, ethnographers, historic preservationists, museum specialists, architectural historians, etc.

International Council of Museums

Provides links to numerous international museum associations. Associations include International Congress of Maritime Museums, Association of Museums of the Indian Ocean, and International Association of Libraries and Museums of the Performing Arts.

Museum Employment Resource Center

Offers job announcements for museums and other cultural resource institutions and information on museum studies programs and cultural resources.

MuseumJobs

Lists open positions in museums around the world, including entry level positions.

MuseumStuff Job Resources

Check out the "Featured Links." Provides links to employment and informational resources for all types of museum work.

Museums majors may also wish to view the Anthropology/Archeology and History web pages. For job postings and information about employers in museums, go to our online Job Resources.

Interested in graduate school? Take a look at our educational resources for information about finding the right graduate program,
admissions tests and applications, and financial aid.

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