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Futurism is a powerful tool to share with kids—equipping them to think about the world they want to live in when they grow up, challenging them to make it better. Today on the blog, …
Over the past several years, museums have faced widespread and systemic challenges that have fundamentally changed the way our institutions serve their communities. We’re pleased to …
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“Bad libraries build collections. Good libraries build services. Great libraries build communities.” —R. David Lankes – Professor and Director of the School …
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Some of the newest, and most defining, jobs in the current era of museums are those focusing on decolonization and diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. In recent years, as more …
Advocacy Alert – March 31, 2023 In this Alliance Advocacy Alert: Contact Congress: Urge Your Senators to Support OMS Funding Now! Ask Your Legislators: Co-sponsor Charitable Giving …
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