On November 3, join us for a conversation with Beverly Sheppard, a noted museum professional, as she examines how history relates to our individual and collective identities and suggests pathways to use the past to address our current challenges.
Sheppard will consider how museums will remain relevant and impactful in a world rocked by an international pandemic, threatened by inevitable climate change, defined by swiftly changing technologies, and experiencing profound social, political, and economic divisions. What opportunities do informal learning institutions, like museums and libraries, have to become leaders in addressing the profound and often unsettling changes in our society today?
Beverly Sheppard is a thought leader in the museum field. Her professional interests include developing and exploring the learning intersections between museums, libraries, and other community-based institutions. Formerly, Sheppard served as President of the Institute for Learning Innovation and Acting Director of the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. As an independent consultant, Sheppard facilitates interpretive and strategic planning in museums and other cultural institutions.
