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This category contains references and resources on museums and the museum profession including professional associations, museum studies, and collections care and management.

Subcategories

• Art and Antiquities Theft
• Conservation and Preservation
• Documentation and Cataloguing
• Exhibit Resources
• Grants and Funding
• Intellectual Property Directories
• Museum Studies and Training
• Organizations

Resources in This Category

• Accessible Archives

  http://www.accessible.com/
  Full text databases of primary source material of 18th and 19th century periodicals.

• American Association for State and Local History

  http://www.aaslh.org/
  Provides leadership, service and support for the preservation and interpretation of American state and local history.

• American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

  http://www.appraisers.org/
  One of the leading professional appraising organizations.

• Art Museum Network

  http://www.artmuseumnetwork.com/
  A project of the Association of Art Museum Directors. With the exCALENDAR exhibition schedule database.

• Arts Policy and Management, City University

  http://www.city.ac.uk/cpm/
  Offers a large number of resources and links covering all areas of arts, museum and heritage policy and management.

• Austrian Architectural Foundation

  http://www.architekturstiftung.at/
  A national platform of different institutions to increase the public awareness of architecture as an important cultural factor through exhibitions and publications. Located in Vienna. (German and English)

• Brian Debnam: Arts and Cultural Consultancy

  http://www.briandebnam.co.uk/
  Profile, projects, feasibility studies, education and training, research, news, and contact information.

• Chicago Appraisers Association

  http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/
  Museum and charitable donation appraisals.

• Culture 24

  http://www.culture24.org.uk/
  Stories, arts and museum news, notices, reviews, features and trails, and promotes publicly-funded UK museums, galleries, archives and heritage attractions. Located in Brighton.

• DataTECH

  http://heritagearearesources.com/
  A portal linking to research, funding opportunities, technical, and organizational resources.

• E. Verner Johnson and Associates

  http://www.vernerjohnson.com/
  Museum architects and planners helping museums plan and design successful buildings.

• Electronic Museum

  http://electronicmuseum.org.uk/
  Web resource for technical managers, developers, authors or any other professionals who are using the web, kiosk or similar technologies in a museum context.

• Esther Fitzgerald Rare Textiles

  http://www.estherfitzgerald.com/
  Sourcing of antique textiles for private collectors, museums, and institutions. Services include valuation, conservation, research, and photography. Located in London.

• European Network of Science Centers and Museums

  http://www.ecsite.eu/
  ECSITE - European organization representing science centers, museums and institutes in 25 countries.

• Getty Research Institute

  http://www.getty.edu/research/
  Features a variety of arts and education programs and tools. Resources include online library, photograph and provenance databases, workshops, and grant information.

• Global Museum

  http://www.globalmuseum.org/
  An international museum site with stories, employment and resources for the museum professional and those with an interest in museums.

• Indian Art: Lost and Rarely Found

  http://www.atimes.com/atimes/South_Asia/FD16Df05.html
  Account on the extent of thefts of antiques from museums, and the trade in them.

• John Cronin & Associates

  http://www.johncronin.ie/
  Archaeological, conservation, and heritage services to government agencies, local authorities, private developers and community groups. Staff, consultants, and contact information.

• Lord Cultural Resources

  http://www.lord.ca/
  International specialists in the planning and management of heritage, culture and the arts. Articles and information of interest to the museum professional.

• Museum Computer Network

  http://www.mcn.edu/
  Dedicated to fostering the cultural aims of museums through the use of computer technologies. Includes online newsletter, special interest group pages, lists of museum web sites, a searchable vendor marketplace.

• Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC)

  http://www.museum-employment.com/
  Features information on resume postings, job announcements, museum studies programs, and conferences.

• Museum Jobs

  http://www.museumjobs.com/
  Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK.

• Museum Market

  http://www.museummarket.com/
  A portal for museum information for museum professionals. Listings for museums, associations and service providers.

• Museum Security Network

  http://www.museum-security.org/
  Cultural property protection against malicious intent.

• Museum Services

  http://www.museumservices.org/
  Moving and transport, installation, conservation, custom and archival framing, climate-controlled storage, exhibit development, packing and crating, and collection documentation and management. Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

• Museums and the Web

  http://museumsandtheweb.blogspot.com/
  A professional look at internet initiatives launched by museums worldwide.

• Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act

  http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/
  Provides full text documents related to the Act under five categories: Legal Mandates, Guidance, Submissions, Notices, and Review Committee.

• Network of European Museum Organisations (NEMO)

  http://www.ne-mo.org/
  An independent network providing representation and information for the museum community of Europe.

• Point2Explore

  http://point2explore.com/
  Touch screen exhibit games and programs designed for children of all ages, to educate visitors, and to inform. Customizable for theme, content, or venue.

• Snapdragon Workshops

  http://www.snapdragonworkshops.com/
  Specializing in educational workshops within museums, galleries and outreach to schools and community arts projects. Includes details of programs and links. Based in the United Kingdom.

• Visitor Studies Association

  http://www.visitorstudies.org/
  International organization devoted to enhancing and understanding visitor experiences in museums, zoos, science centers, historic sites, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers and interpretive sites.

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