Museum Studies

Increasingly, cultural organizations are going through major change: from public-sector agencies to nonprofit corporations; from private ownership to non-profit status; from nonprofit status to a foundation, and many other variations. This book addresses the role of strategic planning during these transitions.

Paints a thorough picture of why people go to museums, what they do there, how they learn, and what museum practitioners can do to enhance these experiences.
(also in print: AM7 .F352 2013 )

Reference for cultural heritage professionals such as museum curators, museum professionals, archivists and librarians who work with their specialized knowledge to prioritize the needs of their collections, drawing on experts in climate control, fire safety, pest management and more.