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Exhibitions, interpretation and display

INT 1 LIGHT IN MUSEUMS & GALLERIES / J. TURNER (ed.) (Concord Lighting Ltd., 1988)

An illustrated catalogue of lighting effects and technology

INT 2* TOURING EXHIBITIONS 1992-1995 (Museums & Galleries Commission and Area Museum Councils)

A catalogue of touring exhibitions available for hiring from Area Museum Councils across the country.

INT 3* DOING IT RIGHT: A GUIDE TO IMPROVING EXHIBITS LABELS (Association of American Museums, Washington, 1989)

INT 4 READING THE PAST: CURRENT APPROACHES TO INTERPRETATION IN ARCHAEOLOGY ( Cambridge University Press, 1991)

‘One of the most important and provocative recent contributions to the theory and philosophy of archaeology’ (British Archaeological News)

INT 5* HELP FOR THE SMALL MUSEUM / A. NEAL (A.A.S.L.H., Nashville, 1976)

Packed with advice on effective design, etc., for museums with a small staff and limited budget.

INT 6+ HELP FOR THE SMALL MUSEUM: HANDBOOK OF EXHIBITS, IDEAS & METHODS / A. NEAL (Pruett, Colorado, 1987)

Explains the basic principles of effective exhibiting and shows how to correct mistakes easily and inexpensively.

INT 7* DESIGNING EXHIBITIONS / G. VELARDE (British Council, 1988)

A comprehensive, well written guide describing all aspects of exhibiting design.

INT 8 ORAL HISTORY FOR THE LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY / W.K. BAUM (A.A.S.L.H., Nashville, 1987)

Classic text which provides step-by-step guidance, including new ideas and approaches on how to start an oral history programme.

INT 9 ORAL HISTORY: THE JOURNEY OF THE ORAL HISTORY SOCIETY (Oral History Society, Essex University, 1986) Vol. 14 No. 2.:

Museums and Oral history, including an article by April Whincop (former curator of Elmbridge Museum) entitled ‘Using’ Oral History in Museum Displays’.

INT 10 INTERPRETING WOMEN’S HISTORY - THE WAY FORWARD / J HOLBERRY & C. BIGLAND (Women’s Historical Trust/London Museums Service. 1989) Report compiled for the London Museums Service by the Women’s Historical Trust to look at options for improving the availability of information about women’s history.

INT 11 EXHIBITIONS IN MUSEUMS / MICHAEL BELCHER, 1991

An introduction to the key elements of exhibition preparation. Practical advice for planning, designing and marketing the exhibition.

INT 12+ DEVELOPING MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS for lifelong learning / GAIL DURBIN (ed) (GEM, 1996)

This book is for anyone planning a new museum gallery or exhibition who needs information at their fingertips on how to maximise the learning potential of their galleries.

INT 13 COMMITTEE FOR AUDIO VISUAL AND IMAGE AND SOUND NEW TECHNOLOGIES / (Study Series, International Council of Museums, 1998)

Providing information on sound and visual (i.e. photograph) documentary collections.

INT 14 EXHIBIT LABELS, AN INTERPRETIVE APPROACH / Beverly Serrell, ALTAMIRA PRESS, 1996

Exhibit Labels provides ample information on the art of label writing for diverse audiences, and explores the theoretical and interpretive considerations of placing labels within an exhibition.

INT 15 IDEAS AND IMAGES: Developing Interpretive History Exhibits/ edited by Kenneth L. Ames, Barbara Franco and L. Thomas Frye, ALTAMIRA PRESS, 1997

Provides information designed to help you identify and build new audiences, work with consultants and experts, cope with institutional change, present controversial subjects, prepare temporary exhibitions and permanent installations, and experiment with new subjects, design techniques and media.

INT 17 DESIGNING GALLERIES: the complete guide to developing and designing spaces and services for temporary exhibitions / Mike Sixsmith, The Arts Council, 1999

Provides information and advice if you are intending to refurbish your exhibition spaces or to build a gallery from scratch.

INT 18 MUSEUM: Showcases / UNESCO 1985

INT 19 HANDS ON EXHIBITIONS: Managing Interactive Museums and Science Centres / Tim Caulton, Routledge 1998

How to create and operate effective exhibitions which achieve their educational objectives through hands-on access.