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Museum Studies Special Interest Group

 

The Museum Studies SIG was formed in 1995 to provide a forum for discussion and a means of liaising with the museum industry and the Council of Museums Australia in matters relating to museum studies, museum training and professional development. Membership is open to any Museums Australia members and includes academics involved in the delivery of museum studies courses, current and former students, museum professionals, and others interested in education, training and professional development in the museum sector.

The Committee is comprised of:

  • Stephen Foster, President (Australian National University)
  • Ian McShane, Vice-President (Ian McShane Consulting)
  • Susan Ostling, Secretary & Newsletter Editor (Queensland College of Art)
  • Alison Inglis, Treasurer (University of Melbourne)
  • Linda Young, Committee Member (Deakin University)
  • Jonathon Sweet, Committee Member (Deakin University)
  • Jennifer Barrett, Committee Member (University of Sydney)
  • Moira Simpson, Committee Member
  • Christine Dauber, Committee Member & Newsletter Editor

 

Contact: Jennifer Barrett
University of Sydney
Tel: 02 9351 6665
Fax: 02 9351 4212
E-mail: jennifer.barrett@arts.usyd.edu.au

Like to join this group? Please contact the Museums Australia national office to find out how to join this Special Interest Group. Please note that, in accordance with the Museums Australia Constitution and By-Laws, all members of Museums Australia Special Interest Groups must be current members of Museums Australia.

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