National Standards and Best Practices for U.S. Museums

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For the first time, the U.S. museum profession’s current operating standards in areas from public accountability to facilities and risk management are to be had in a single publication. This guide is an essential reference work for the museum community, presenting the ideals that are supposed to be upheld by Each museum striving to deal with excellence in its operations. An introductory section explains how virtually somebody associated with museums will find the book valuable, from trustees to group of workers to funders and the media. It’s followed by a full outline of the standards, including the overarching Characteristics of Excellence and the seven areas of performance they address. Right through the book is statement by Elizabeth E. Merritt, former director of AAM’s Museum Advancement and Excellence Department and founding director of AAM’s Center for the Future of Museums.
“Insightful statement by Elizabeth Merritt rings loud and clear and accompanies a concise compilation of policies, practices and plans for managing museums in the twenty-first century. Each museum professional will have to look to National Standards and Best Practices for U.S. Museums for direction in museum administration and collection stewardship, education programs and exhibitions.”
— Tim White, assistant director for collections and operations, Yale Peabody Museum; president, Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections
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