I'm not even sure what jobs are out there, I just know that I love history and I want to be able to work with it hands on. Maybe restoring or protecting objects in a museum or historical research library. I especially love antique documents, and I currently work in a public library. Help please?
2007-11-05 16:40:33 · 6 answers · asked by Ravenclaw Alumni 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Oh duh, I do mean BS degree.
2007-11-05 16:48:58 · update #1
Museum studies is usually taught at the graduate (master's) level. This would be the administrative side of museum work. Many have a background in either history or art.
People who restore works of art are artists and generally have specialized art training and experience.
People who protect documents are called archivists. Very often they have their degree in library science with a specialization in archival studies. Many come from a background in literature.
There is also the field of historic preservation. Often concerned with the preservation of buildings and very often did their undergraduate study in history or architectural studies.
The degree you get could be a BA or a BS -- there is no real difference here. From what you write, I suspect that a BA in either history or literature is what you're looking for. Then some non-degree study in the trades of restoration or archiving.
Most often, the historians that study a particular area have a degree related to that area and some strong work in history. For example, a museum collection of musical instruments or printed music would be managed by someone (curator) who likely has a degree in music and has studied history as well.
Archeology also examines items of the past and works to protect and restore them. Many museum workers come from a background in archeology or anthropology.
Very many of the professional positions in the areas you're considering will require a master's degree and specialized additional training.
The American Association of Museums has some interesting reading about the profession. http://www.aam-us.org/
2007-11-05 18:58:21 · answer #1 · answered by CoachT 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe archeology. Having to do with objects means technical skills, so I would skip history. Why not send a letter to somebody that does a lot of that sort of stuff. Specifically, the Smithsonian. Track down who has the original U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence and ask them. There are some super experts out there that would be happy to talk shop with you.
2007-11-05 17:28:49 · answer #2 · answered by ZORCH 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Curator at a museum, you could also specialize in something like hieroglyphics, get really good at it and people may consult you to help translate artufacts. You caould also teach at a University and then travel during summers and assist people on arhcaeological digs, etc.
2007-11-05 16:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by TrueNorth 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you need a BS for that.
2007-11-05 16:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemistry...
you need to know the reactions that will harm the work, and know what to use to stop or correct it.
2007-11-05 16:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by ⊱ 𓅂 ⊰ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
history or science i would guess.
2007-11-05 16:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by jb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋