The certificate in Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) Studies gives students from any major the opportunity to connect their studies with a potential career in a cultural heritage field. Our certificate makes graduates stronger candidates for entry-level staff positions in museums, archives, and libraries, as well as for graduate study in a wide range of areas, from information science to public history to museum studies. Regardless of a student’s preferred path, the certificate’s classroom and experiential opportunities enable an academic and practical exploration of, and grounding in, cultural heritage and memory institutions in our society.
“GLAM has taught me how to effectively present the history I’ve learned and other information to people in different ways.”
Slusser, a history and classical studies double major, is planning on a career as a librarian.
"Taking the Behind the Scenes at the Library class in the spring of my sophomore year here at Hollins continued to pique my interest career-wise, as I am now considering library science for graduate school. I look forward to taking additional courses for the certificate!
"Students in this certificate should come away with a firm understanding of this field and what it requires. They would know never to write 'I want to work in libraries because I love to read.' Instead, they would have had concrete experiences and taken coursework that would allow them to talk about the practical and theoretical aspects of GLAM work."
Associate Curator of The Poetry Collection at the University at Buffalo
"I hope to pursue a career in museums after graduating. The ability to participate in classroom discussions regarding the future of institutions, develop connections with professionals in the field, and learn how to responsibly navigate possible issues in my career made this program appealing to me."
