On Tue, 12 Sep 1995, Ivy Strickler wrote:

> "must have at least one professional paid or unpaid staff member or the
> full-time equivalent..."
>
> What is considered "professional"? Can one be full-time with the parent
> institution but only part-time with the museum? What does "equivalent"
> mean, in this context?
>

Two half-time staff members equal one full time equivalent.

Professional means that the staff member, whether paid or unpaid, has
been trained for the job, keeps up with the field, and belongs to the
appropriate professional organization.


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