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Museology

The theory and practice of museum operations, including collection management, exhibition design, educational programming, digital curation, audience engagement, and the role of museums in preserving and interpreting cultural heritage

3 papers

Papers

Heritage in lockdown: digital provision of memory institutions in the UK and the USA during the COVID-19 pandemic

Memory institutions in the UK and USA significantly increased their digital presence during COVID-19 lockdowns, focusing on content related to learning and communication to existing audiences. Virtual visits were less common, and while institutions made some efforts to address the needs of diverse audiences, there was room for improvement in engaging vulnerable communities and monetizing digital resources.

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Museology Jul 14, 10:59 AM

Ladies First: Analyzing Gender Roles and Behaviors in Pinterest

This study found that female Pinterest users are generally more active, engaging in more lightweight interactions like liking and repinning, and having broader interests across categories. Males tend to curate more specialized boards and are more likely to be self-promoters, using the platform to direct traffic to external websites. Female interests align more strongly with commercially-driven categories.

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Museology Jul 14, 10:59 AM

KAHRAMANMARAŞ DEPREMİ ÖZELİNDE TRAVMATİK YAS VE SOSYAL HİZMETİN YAS DANIŞMANLIĞI MÜDAHALESİ

This study explores the psychosocial impact of the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake in Turkey, highlighting the prevalence of traumatic grief among bereaved individuals. It proposes a framework for social work interventions, emphasizing the need for culturally sensitive grief counseling and the importance of rituals and meaning-making in coping with loss.

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Museology Jul 14, 10:58 AM