Advancing Engagement A Handbook For Academic Museums, Volume Three [Paperback]

This book, the third volume in the Handbook for Academic Museums series, is designed to be a practical resource for museum professionals, to help them?think about their?own institution, its programmes, challenges and opportunities - enlightened by what others have achieved in similar situations, and what might be possible. Advancing Engagement provides examples of best practice, innovation, and good thinking which offer guidance and inspiration for any museum - whether the budget is large or small. A vital resource... the standard text for generations to come. James Cuno, President & CEO, The J Paul Getty Trust. Responses to the new realities from some of the leading thinkers in the field. William U Eiland, Director, Georgia Museum of Art. The many fine essays... will delight all readers. Jock Reynolds, The Henry J Heinz II Director, Yale University Art Gallery. An extraordinary resource for anyone interested in museums, teaching, and curating. Michael R Taylor, Director, Hood Museum of Art.