Jennifer,

I work as archivist and librarian at a museum in the Mid-Hudson Valley
New York.  We actually maintain a street with several house museums
dating from the 1690's to the 1890's as well as a small research
library, archives and museum shop.

I have an M.L.S. with a specialization in archives and it has served me
very well.  I would say that the most important quality to have in such
a situation is flexibility.  Being a mid-size museum with numerous
properties, we often have to be creative in use of our budgets and in
dealing with the often unorthodox methods of our predecessors.  A good
sense of the importance of networking, diplomacy and outreach doesn't
hurt either.

Feel free to contact me if you have any specific questions.  You can
also visit our website at www.hhs-newpaltz.org

Eric J. Roth, Archivist/Librarian
Huguenot Historical Society
Library and Archives
88 Huguenot Street
New Paltz, NY 12561
(914) 255-6738
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--- Jennifer Yetsko Schulman  wrote:
> Is anyone on the list a librarian who works at an
> historic home?  I was a
> teacher for 10 years and have decided to enroll in
> an MLS(Masters of
> library science) program.  My ultimate dream would
> be to work in a small
> historic home with a library of personal papers.
> The university I plan to
> attend has a specialization program in archives, but
> it also offers a joint
> masters degree with history.  What skills are needed
> to work in one of
> these libraries?
> What degree would be most beneficial?
> Thanks in advance,
> Jennifer
>



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