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Internet and Cyberlaw Issues Impacting Cultural Organizations
*Please note that I am not your attorney, I am not giving legal advice, and there is no attorney-client relationship. This article seeks to raise awareness of some key internet and cyberlaw issues that impact cultural organizations, but is … -
Point/Counterpoint
This article originally appeared in the January/February 2014 issue of Museum magazine. A benefit of membership in AAM. The concept of strategic planning has been integral to American business, government and, increasingly over the years, … -
Required Elements of an Institutional Plan
This recorded webinar explores the elements of an institutional plan based on core standards; the most common plan shortcomings; and different approaches to planning and imple… -
Required Elements of an Education-Focused Mission Statement
Watch this recorded webinar where colleagues explore the required elements of an education-focused mission statement based on national standards, why your museum needs an effective mission statement, and some of the risks of not having a … -
The Migratory Museum
This article originally appeared in the November/December 2009 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. The Mount Horeb Mustard Museum is leaving Mount Horeb. After years of financial strain, founder Barry Levenson is packing … -
The Upside to Cutting Down
This article originally appeared in the September/October 2009 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. Thirty percent of staff eliminated. Endowments evaporated overnight. Opening hours shortened. Operating budgets … -
Ethical Considerations for Museum Closures
This article originally appeared in the July/August 2009 issue of Museum magazine, a benefit of AAM membership. As the recession continues to roil global markets, erasing jobs and halving endowments, many museums and historic sites are …
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