Dear Sheri,
Left Coast Press has published several great books and journals about the museum field: www.lcoastpress.com. You might want to look specifically at:
Genoways, "Museum Origins: Readings in Early Museum History and Philosophy": http://www.lcoastpress.com/book.php?id=144
Schlatter, "Museum Careers: A Practical Guide for Students and Novices": http://www.lcoastpress.com/book.php?id=152
Journal of Museum Education (current issue is on Interpretive Planning, but look at back issues, too): http://www.lcoastpress.com/journal.php?id=3
Museum History Journal: http://www.lcoastpress.com/journal.php?id=6
Museums & Social Issues (current issue on Immigration, but check out back issues, too): http://www.lcoastpress.com/journal.php?id=4
Heritage Management Journal: http://www.lcoastpress.com/journal.php?id=7
There will also be two additional great books coming out this spring, one by John Falk about visitor identity, and the other by D. Lynn McRainey called "Creating History Exhibits for Kids." Please let me know if you have any questions about any of these resources.
Best,
Stefania R. Van Dyke
Museum Studies and Practice
Left Coast Press, Inc.
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