Mary,
In my country (Austria) a preparator (= Praeparator) works on natural
sciences material, a conservator (= Konservator) on artifacts. Both are
doing their best to keep their things in a 'state of frozen decay'.
Among other references have a look at
American Association of Museums (ed.), "Museum Positions : Duties and
Responsibilities", Museum News 57/6, 1978: 25-26.
Canadian Museums Association (ed.), A guide to museum positions. Including a
statement on the ethical behaviour of museum professionals. Ottawa, Ont. 1979.
Bates, G. W., Museums jobs from A-Z: What they are, how to prepare, and
where to find them. Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 1994.
Teather, L., Professional directions for museum work in Canada : An analysis
of museum jobs and museum studies training curricula. Canadian Museums
Association, Ottawa 1978.
Glaser, J. R. und A. A. Zenetou, Museums: A Place to Work : Planning Museum
Careers. London/New York 1996.
Best wishes,
Fritz
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