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Excellence On A Small Scale
What does excellence at a small museum look like? My experience moving from a large history museum, with a full-time staff of 77 and an annual budget of $9.3 million, to a small art museum with a full-time staff of three and an annual … -
Interpretive Planning for Small Museums
Watch this recorded webinar to learn why interpretive planning is an important part of an organizational plan and what to consider in your planning process, including your museum’s education/interpretation philosophy, intended goals and … -
How Can My Small Museum Handle Core Documents Verification?
The American Alliance of Museums Core Documents Verification is a review and recognition program that focuses on the five core indicators of a strong and healthy organization: Mission Statement Institutional Code of Ethics Strategic … -
Collections Assessment for Small Museums
Watch this recorded webinar that discusses issues related to assessing collections, including object assessment and condition reporting, storage and housing, environmental conditions, and exhibiti… -
Fundamentals of a Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Plan
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
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
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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Press Release
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