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    This article originally appeared in the January/February 2016 issue of the Museum magazine.  This article is adapted from a series of essays that first appeared on the Center for the Future of Museums Blog (futureofmuseums.blogspot.com). …
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    This article originally appeared in the March/April 2013 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Museum volunteers are critical resources in supporting visitor services, program functions and other aspects of museum work. As …

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