Hot off the Press: INSITE magazine 'Unusual Jobs' issue
Wed 21 Feb, 2018
This issue is on the theme 'Unusual Jobs' and features articles about a variety of roles that reflect the diversity of jobs that are required in museums and galleries.
This issue is on the theme 'Unusual Jobs' and features articles about a variety of roles that reflect the diversity of jobs that are required in museums and galleries.
Our Annual Program for 2018 is here, packed with professional development and networking opportunities for the Victorian museum and gallery community.
'Victorians and Native Birdlife', curated by Rohan Long, is an observation of the ways that Victorians have interacted with birds, from Indigenous spirituality to citizen science programs.
Ian McDonald of Simpsons Solicitors, provides an entry level seminar covering basic legal issues for managing small historical collections.
Ian McDonald, Special Counsel, Simpsons Solicitors, provides a review of the provisions in the Copyright Act for collecting institutions, and an in-depth exploration of digital copyright and licensing issues.
Lorenzo Iozzi, Senior Collection Manager of Images and Audio-visual at Museums Victoria presents an introduction to the care and preservation of photographic collections.
Kitty Owens, Exhibitions Services Manager at Museums Australia (Victoria) provides tips about putting on a display for RHSV's annual History Week.
INSITE magazine is about the people and stories that together make up our diverse Victorian museum and gallery community. With interviews, articles, and industry news, it is essential reading for all staff and volunteers in the sector.
This issue is on the theme ‘Unusual Jobs’ and features articles about a variety of roles that reflect the diversity of jobs that are required in museums and galleries. Expect to read about buying at auction, farming demonstrations, teaching zoology, interpretation with costume, and specialist conservation.
Other articles in this issue are an update from the 2017 prize winners of Victorian Museum Awards (2018 nominations open 16 April), a summary of the 2018 recipients of the Roving Curator program and summary of our Digital Communications Survey. There are our regular columns of Museum News, Apps & Online and Branch News that will bring you up-to-date with sector info.
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