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The first of its kind, this practical guide to freelancing in museums and historic sites has the tools and resources to help answer common questions and get readers starting in growing a freelance career. Museum Mercenary focuses on how to pursue contract work with museums, historical societies, and other cultural institutions.
List of contents
Title Page
Dedication
Definitions
Table of Contents
List of Activities
Preface
Introduction
PART I: Venture
Chapter 1: Decide
Chapter 2: Start
PART II: Hustle
Chapter 3: Marketing
Chapter 4: Networking
Chapter 5: Pitching
PART III: Paperwork
Chapter 7: Business
Chapter 8: Money
Chapter 9: The Law
Chapter 10: Insurance
Chapter 11: Retirement
PART IV: Endeavor
Chapter 12: Onboarding
hapter 13: Doing the Work
Chapter 14: Troubleshooting
Chapter 15: Declaring Victory
Part V: What's Next?
Chapter 16: Professional Polish
Chapter 17: Maintaining Momentum
Appendix: Freelancing and The Future Of Museum Work. Or, Why Should Museums Hire Freelancers?
Resource List
Index
About the Author
About the author
Rebecca Migdal is an independent museum professional based in Waltham, MA. She offers collections research and interpretive writing services to clients of all kinds – anyone trying to tell great stories about objects and ideas. She specializes in American art and material culture, but works on many topics, from literature to architecture to the technology of sound.
