Describes four different types of music education careers: elementary or secondary teacher, college/university teacher, studio/private teacher, and museum music instructor. The educational background, job availability, and advantages and disadvantages of each are discussed. (AM)

Describes an art enrichment pilot project sponsored by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the New York City public schools, and a local corporation to introduce American art to high school students. The program included in-school workshops, art museum visits, and a student art exhibit at the museum. (AM)

Investigated attitudes and learning of students (N=816) in 31 museum tours. Concluded that students (grades 5-7) had greater cognitive learning when participating in structured tours (led by museum docent). However, more positive attitudes were found when students participated in less structured tours lead by their classroom teacher. (JN)

Examined and confirmed were the positive effects on achievement of a multisensory, hands-on review experience at the Kansas Health Museum on the comprehension and application of knowledge and concepts about the human body by sixth-grade students as compared to a classroom review of the same information. (CS)

Describes the "Learning to Read Through the Arts Program" offered in New York and New Jersey public schools in cooperation with the Guggenheim Museum. Elementary and secondary students participate in artist-led, multisensory workshops on art and language. Students keep journals, write stories and poems, and work with photography and…

Describes the development of the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry and its exhibits, which rely on participatory techniques in furthering public understanding of science and technology. Two thousand exhibit units cover seventy-five diverse fields, and the museum's educational program comprises twenty scientific demonstrations. Special…

The growth and celebration of black art, history, and culture is chronicled from 1820, looking at early collections in white institutions (e.g., Library of Congress), growth of black collections and libraries, creation of Negro History Week, emergence of government support, gathering of oral history, the black museum movement of 1950-80, and the…

A survey of 152 museum libraries indicated that, while in some respects their situation is better in terms of funding, staffing, and library use, further development is needed within their parent organizations. Discussion includes the museum environment and ways that special libraries can support their museum colleagues. Ten tables show data.…

Focuses on the exhibit, "The Artful Teapot: Twentieth Century Expressions from the Kamm Collection," that features artwork of teapots from the collection of Gloria and Sonny Kamm. Includes examples of the artwork and an itinerary for the exhibit. (CMK)

Proposes a variety of criteria for evaluating the potential of natural history museum websites for enhancing student learning in science, especially in those aspects of the science curriculum concerned with processes, methods, evidence, and interpretation. Reveals a diversity of perspectives and assumptions about the scientific research undertaken…

Provides background information on the life and career of Frederick Carl Frieseke, an artist who painted in the style of impressionism. Explains that this artist is the focus of a retrospective exhibition entitled, "Frederick Carl Frieseke: The Evolution of an American Impressionist" at the Telfair Museum of Art (Savannah, Georgia). (CMK)

Discusses the application of information science concepts to problems in museum collections management and describes a project in which the Vancouver Maritime Museum recataloged its historic watercraft collection. A list of fields to be used in computerized cataloging of historical watercraft is proposed, as well as cataloging protocol. (29…

Outlines the functions of museums and explains how these functions can relate to teaching history. Points out the value in taking students to museums, noting that visits may be enhanced through teacher pre-planning. Gives advice on how to counsel students who wish to pursue careers in historical agencies and museums. (GEA)

One of several papers on educational philanthropist George Peabody summarizes his gifts to and support of higher education. After a history of his life and business career, the paper discusses his influence on other philanthropists, examines his support of schools, museums, housing projects, and details his lifetime honors. (SM)

Illustrates how hypertext and multimedia can be applied in museums to facilitate humanities research. A model of a museum professional's information needs is presented, the Open System Environment (OSE) is explained as a conceptual framework for user requirements, and the COIN (Catalogued Objects and Information for Numismatists) hypertext system…