I am a young museum professional with a master’s
degree in museum studies. I have been working now as a collections specialist
managing the collections of three historic houses for about two years. I am
looking into taking an appraising course offered by the International Society
of Appraisers. It is an expensive course, and I am wondering if it is
worthwhile. Will it make me more appealing to future employers? Will it help my
career as a collections manager if I have knowledge of appraising? Or would it
lessen my credibility as collections manager? Any advice would be
helpful. You can respond to me on or off list. Thanks.
Anne Letkeman
Collections Specialist
City of