The Responsive Museum

出版者:Ashgate Pub Co

作者:Lang, Caroline (EDT)/ Reeve, John (EDT)/ Woollard, Vicky (EDT)

页数:276

出版时间:2006-10-30

价格:USD 119.95

装帧:Hardcover

isbn号码:9780754645603

具体描述

What is the relationship today between museums, galleries and learning? The Responsive Museum interrogates the thinking, policies and practices that underpin the educational role of the museum. It unravels the complex relationship of museums with their publics, and discusses today's challenges and the debates that have resulted. The highly experienced team of writers, including museum educators and directors, share their different experiences and views, and review recent research and examples of best practice. They analyse the implications of audience development and broadening public access, particularly in relation to special groups, minority communities and disabled people, and for individual self-development and different learning styles; they explore issues of public accountability and funding; discuss the merits of different evaluation tools and methodologies for measuring audience impact and needs; and assess the role of architects, designers and artists in shaping the visitor experience. The latter part of this book reviews practical management and staffing issues, and training and skills needs for the future. This book is for students, museum staff, especially those involved in education and interpretation, and senior management and policy-makers. This is a much-needed review of the relationship between museums and galleries and their users. It also offers a wealth of information and expertise to guide future strategy and practice.

Review

'The Responsive Museum is a very welcome addition to the literature on museums. In exploring the complex relationship between museums and their audiences, the book challenges the received wisdom, language and prejudices found within the sector. It uses an innovative layout, sound argument and a wealth of references alongside the experience and responses of current practitioners from an unusual variety of backgrounds. The result is a really good read and an essential reference for new entrants to the museum world and those who train them; whilst those who fear they have been around museums too long, will find their thinking refreshed and their passion for sharing knowledge rekindled.' Karen Knight, formerly of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council 'This is a thought-provoking and insightful book, written by people who know the reality as well as the theory. It successfully draws together and makes sense of the many complex factors that underpin the fundamental changes we are now seeing in museums, and will inspire students and practitioners alike.' Frazer Swift, Museum of London, UK ’In analyzing developments over the last ten years, this book also sets the agenda for the next decade. It is an indispensible resource, embodying the principle that cultural institutions are places of engagement, reflection and informed debate.’ David Anderson, Victoria and Albert Museum, UK 'What makes the book unusual is that several of the more controversial chapters are responded to with provocative challenges. The result is that readers are given a clear view of the issues and possible solutions.' CILIP Update, March 2007

作者简介

About the Author

Caroline Lang is Learning Centre Project Manager at the Victoria and Albert Museum, UK, and also works as a museum consultant. She was Senior Policy Adviser for Access and Audience Development at The Museums Libraries and Archives Council (formerly Resource) from 1999 to 2003 managing their first cross-domain disability, cultural diversity and social inclusion programmes. John Reeve was Head of Education at the British Museum 1982-2003. He is a Visiting Fellow at the Institute of Education, London University, UK, where he teaches on the MA in Museums, Galleries and Education. John is also vice-chair of the Group for Education in Museums. He has published on Japanese art and world religions, as well as on many aspects of museology and education. He also works as a museum consultant and trainer in the UK and abroad. Vicky Woollard is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Cultural Policy and Management at City University, London, UK. She is Programme director for the MA Museum and Gallery Management, with particular interest in Education in the Cultural Sector. Vicky has had 18 years experience as an Education Officer in 3 London Museums before becoming a consultant.

目录信息

Contents
List of Tables ix
List of Abbreviations xi
List of Contributors xiii
Preface by Caroline Lang, John Reeve and Vicky Woollard xvii
PART 1 UNDERSTANDING AUDIENCES: THEORY, POLICY
AND PRACTICE
Introduction to Part 1 3
1 Influences on Museum Practice
John Reeve and Vicky Woollard 5
2 The Impact of Government Policy
Caroline Lang, John Reeve and Vicky Woollard 19
3 The Public Access Debate
Caroline Lang 29
PART 2 DEVELOPING AUDIENCES
Introduction to Part 2 41
4 Prioritizing Audience Groups
John Reeve 43
5 Networks and Partnerships: Building Capacity for Sustainable Audience Development
Ian Blackwell and Sarah Scaife 61
Response to Chapter 5
Audience Development: A View from The Netherlands
Nico Halbertsma 75
6 Dancing Around the Collections: Developing Individuals and Audiences
Eithne Nightingale 79
Response to Chapter 6
Developing the Inclusive Model
Izzy Mohammed 93
7 Museums and the Web
Caroline Dunmore 95
Response to Chapter 7
Digital Technologies and Museum Learning
Roy Hawkey 115
8 Understanding Museum Evaluation
Kate Pontin 117
Response to Chapter 8
Children and Young People in Museum Evaluation
Susan Potter 129
PART 3 MANAGING THE RESPONSIVE MUSEUM
Introduction to Part 3 135
9 Where Does the Museum End?
Michael Tooby 137
Response to Chapter 9
‘… and there is no new thing under the sun’
Alec Coles 151
10 The Funding Challenge
Phyllida Shaw 153
Response to Chapter 10
‘What is your Exit Strategy?’
Antonia Byatt 165
11 Learning, Leadership and Applied Research
Nick Winterbotham 167
Response to Chapter 11
Developing Integrated Museum Management
Janet Vitmayer 181
12 Audience Advocates in Museums
John Reeve 183
Response to Chapter 12
A Collective Responsibility: Making Museums Accessible for Deaf and Disabled People
Jane Samuels 195
13 Whose Space? Creating the Environments for Learning
Rick Rogers 197
Response to Chapter 13
The Importance of the Museum’s Built Environment
Christopher Bagot 209
14 An Unsettled Profession
Vicky Woollard 211
Response to Chapter 14
Specialism versus Generalism
Caitlin Griffiths 223
PART 4 CONCLUSION
15 So Where Do We Go From Here?
Caroline Lang, John Reeve and Vicky Woollard 227
Appendix 1 UK Museum and Gallery Visitor Figures
Vicky Woollard 239
Appendix 2 The Inspiring Learning for All Framework
Vicky Woollard 247
Appendix 3 A Common Wealth: Twelve Targets for
Development of Museums Learning
Caroline Lang 249
Bibliography 253
Index 273
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