Chiranjib Kumar

Museum and Herbarium Management: A Book of Techniques And Skill Development Chiranjib Kumar

ABOUT BOOK: Museum and Herbarium play a very vital role in the research, conservation and preservation of socio-cultural and biological life of any country. It not only generate awareness regarding the importance of cultural aspects of life, but also provides vital information regarding biological aspects of life. The book has been designed and developed keeping in view the requirements of aspiring museum and herbarium personnel. It covers the syllabus of most of the schools, universities, training institutes and skill development centres across the world. The main aim was to provide guiding and learning assistance to young budding students and teaching professionals. The book covers various aspects of museum and herbarium techniques, that is from concept to the management of museum and Herbarium. Some of the important topics that book has covered are concept, history, typology, techniques of preservation and conservation, management, herbarium preparation, methods, tools, sample collection, do's and don'ts, significance, function, exhibition, marketing, code and ethics, etc. Several examples have been given and cases have been discussed to clear the ideas and topics in simple and understandable way. ABOUT AUTHOR & EDITORDr. Chiranjib Kumar (PhD in Tourism & Hospitality, UGC-NET, MTM, BTS, FOM, PIDT, CAT), is a noted academician(professor), trainers, and dynamic researcher in tourism and hospitality domain. He has extensive experience of tourism and hospitality industry. His books on, 1. Front Office Operation 2. Marketing 3. Event Management 4. Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality and 5. Ecotourism Planning Development and Marketing and 6. Tour Guiding, are some of his best books on tourism and hospitality services. He has published 18 books and a large number of qualitative research papers, articles, case studies and reviews on tourism and hospitality subjects. He has also presented a large number of research papers in international and national conferences. He believes in implementable research, holistic education, effective tourism modeling and entrepreneurship development.