Greetings to all!
I will be teaching, for the first time, a course entitled "Historical
Society Administration" at the graduate level (Mostly MA candidates).  I am
interested in getting some opinions from hist. soc. administrators about
what they wish they had known before landing that first job in the museum
field.
Due to the nature of the class - a six week session with two 3-hour meetings
per week - I am interested in giving practical real-world expectations and
knowledge without bogging the students down with reading.  The major project
will be the completion of a grant proposal to the state humanities council.
I am also considering having the students complete smaller assignments such
as collection item donation forms, press releases, and other associated
paperwork related to the topics.
Does anyone have any opinions of subjects or information that "should" be
included - anything you wish your professors have told you?
Also, I will be developing a "coursepack" of articles, technical leaflets,
etc. for the course - any good references the group would like to share?

Thanks in advance for any opinions and advice!
Melinda Gilpin
Historic Site Manager
Harding Home State Memorial
Ohio Historical Society

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