I am finally venturing into big girl territory. I have finished all of my coursework for my Masters degree, and there is no more schooling in my immediate future. Unfortunately, this means I am searching for a job. So while my resumes are being sent out, I have been told to think about starting a museum blog. This conversation came up after my comprehensive exams. My committee chair had given me a blog post to read, written by an emerging museum professional. The blog post had asked a series of questions about social media, and its use in museums. Apparently, my answer was so awesome, my committee chair asked me to think about starting a blog. To be fair, I don't think my committee chair knew I was such an avid social media user when she gave me to blog post as my exam question. She definitely didn't know that I am the local social media coordinator for my dad's restaurants.
So my question now, how does one go about starting a blog that is specific to a profession? Do I ask my current readers, few as they are, to give me questions that I can try to answer from my point-of-view? Or do I just start writing about topics, and my opinions on them as an emerging museum professional? I might just do both - any questions I can try to answer? And I'll start thinking about topics and my point-of-view on them.
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One of the blogs that I love is Doug Johnson (library and technology professional) he does a great job of blogging about his area of expertise. http://doug-johnson.squarespace.com/
Since he is a teacher at heart, you can probably contact him with some questions and he might be able to offer some insight.
I agree with Paula. Doug Johnson's blog is one of the best out there. I've also read some good high school library blogs, but I don't know if they are the kind of blogs that would help. I'm guessing you've already googled "museum blog" to see what's out there???
Good luck. I know you'll do a great job. Can't wait to read it!!
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