On-Demand Programs: Collections Stewardship

AAM’s collections stewardship programs cover topics such as storage and handling, developing policies and procedures, and handling collections backlogs.

On-demand programs are free to Individual, Ally, Industry, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Members. Be sure to log in to your membership account to access these programs.

Fundamentals of a Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Plan

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By American Alliance of Museums
Examine the required elements of a disaster preparedness and emergency response plan based on national standards, and how this critical document intersects with all aspects of your institution, including collections, security, facilities, …

Developing an Effective Collections Management Policy

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By American Alliance of Museums
Watch this interview-style recorded webinar discussing standards, essential elements, and challenges/successes of developing an effective collections managem…

Collections and Storage Handling on a Shoestring

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By American Alliance of Museums
Watch this recorded webinar discussing practical solutions to collections storage issues and ways to effectively care for collections using available materials, resources, and your own needs-based…

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