My greatest suggestion would be to find out what museums are in your area
and try to set up informational interviews with people in the department of
your interest. This way you will make contacts (very, very important) and
learn a bit about how things work from the inside. Then, you will also find
out for yourself exactly what aspect of museum work you like best.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sonya Mooney [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, August 10, 2000 12:54 PM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:
>
> Hello,
> I just joined the discussion list and wondered if
> anyone had any advice for entering the world of musuem
> work.  I just graduated with a BA in art history
> (minors: English, French) from a small liberal arts
> school in Texas.  It was a requirement for graduation
> that every student take a research seminar (customary
> 5-10 person class, 20-30 page paper).  So, I took
> three.  I have good research skills and a strong
> interest in museum work, but I am not sure what I am
> qualified to apply for.  What entry-level
> opportunities are avaiable for individuals with only
> BA's?  Any help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Sonya Mooney
>
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