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Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery Managers

Library, Archive, Museum and Art Gallery Managers lead the teams and daily work that keep cultural institutions running smoothly. They plan programs, manage budgets, write reports, help with fundraising and promotions, and support staff. In smaller places, they may also do some librarian, archivist, or curator tasks themselves. This career suits students who enjoy communication, leadership, business, and working with information, collections, and the public in meaningful ways.

EDUCATION ROUTEMultiple pathways
WORK STYLEVaries by role
CAREER FIELDArts, Audio-Video Technology & Communications

HOW TO GET THERE

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THE WORK

What you may do

Legacy duties

  • Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the activities of a library or library system, archive or archive system, museum or art gallery or a technical department within such an institution
  • Develop and administer policies and programs
  • Prepare and administer budgets
  • Develop, promote and implement public relations and promotional programs
  • Prepare funding and grant applications and proposals
  • Prepare operational and financial reports, analyses and recommendations
  • Recruit and provide training for professional, technical and clerical staff
  • May perform the duties of a librarian, archivist or curator in smaller institutions.
  • Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers may specialize in a specific type of collection.

SKILLS TO BUILD

Skills used in this Career

Business ManagementCommunication SkillsEntrepreneurship SkillsLeadership

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