On this page, we present the publications “Materials for a discussion” with papers of communications from our latest simposia edited by ICOFOM.

You can download separate files below by clicking below the covers. If you would like to download all the monographs from google drive, click on this link.

2025

Imagining the Next Generation of Museum Professionals:
Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers

Imaginer la prochaine génération de professionnels des musées : Combler les fossés, briser les barrières

Imaginando la próxima generación de profesionales de museos: Salvando distancias, rompiendo barreras

Joint ICOFOM, ICTOP and COMCOL Symposium for the 27th ICOM General Conference, “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities” and the ICOFOM 48th Annual Assembly Materials for Discussion

For decades, ICOM committee members have been at the forefront of both the theoretical and practical sides of training museum professionals. With over 250 master’s and doctoral-level programs offered globally, alongside alternative pathways like internships and apprenticeships, it begs the question: Are today’s museum studies programs truly equipping professionals for the rapidly evolving needs of contemporary museums?

This Materials for Discussion collection unites, in an inclusive spirit, all contributions submitted for the symposium in the form of short articles to prepare for the ICOFOM Symposium.