Another great books that no one has mentioned is Museum Basics by Timothy Ambrose and Crispin Paine. Its published by Routledge.  Its not really an introduction to museums-type but its a great follow-up, especially for specifics, to Burcaw's book.

Dawn Scher Thomae
Milwaukee Public Museum
 

Jennifer Lynn wrote:

 

I am a student getting my BA in Museum Studies. I am relatively new to the museum field and was wondering if anyone had any reading recommendations for books to get me more familiar with the museum profession. Anything I must read or stay away from? Thanks,Jennifer LynnTusculum College
Class of 2001
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