I am in a similar position to Lisa, and would also appreciate any advice
that anyone can offer on the best way to enter the field of Museum
Education.  Replies can also be addressed to me offline.  Thanks very much
in advance.

Anne Mallek

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From:   Lisa Troy [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Tuesday, March 27, 2001 11:03 AM
To:     [log in to unmask]
Subject:        Museum Education?

Dear List Members,

For the past two years I have been trying to land a job in a museum
education department.  I completed my MA in Art History in 1999 and
currently work as an art cataloger in a university slide collection.  My
question, for any and all interested, is how do I break into the field?
Because I work full-time I cannot intern at a local museum, although in the
past I have interned at museums and galleries.  To keep my educational
experience growing I work as an adjunct professor at a local community
college in the evenings.  I thought this experience would help my quest, but
it seems to have done the opposite!  I apply for entry-level work as an
educator and my resumes receive no replies.  I apply for mid-level work to
the same end.  Does anyone have any insight?  Do I need another degree?  How
do I gain the experience required?  Thanks in advance.  Please reply to me
off list.

Sincerely,
LT

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