Museum Educator's Handbook

Graeme K. Talboys has a degree in philosophy and education as well as a teaching qualification. He has considerable experience as a teacher, community education worker and museum education officer.

• Introduction; Chapter 1 The Educational Role of Museums; Chapter 2 Why Provide Education Services?; Chapter 3 The Museum Educator; Chapter 4 Setting UP — Background Research; Chapter 5 Risk Management; Chapter 6 Producing Policy and Other Constitutional Documents; Chapter 7 User Groups; Chapter 8 Marketing, Networks and the User Relationship; Chapter 9 Educational Provision — The Basics; Chapter 10 Information and Indirect Services; Chapter 11 Direct Services; Chapter 12 Outreach; Chapter 13 Loan Services; Chapter 14 The School Curriculum; Chapter 15 Logistics; Chapter 16 Resourcing and Funding; aft Afterword;

Review of the second edition: 'Talboys displays great insight into and knowledge of the workings of museums and the place of education there ... His first two books are standard texts in the UK on the educational role of museums and that this is the second edition of the Museum Educator's Handbook speaks volumes to its popularity. This guide has considerable merit, and is of particular interest to those in smaller museums embarking on the establishment of a structured education program and looking to promote education as a key component in museum practices.' Robbie Poynter, Museums Australia Magazine