As part of a long-range planning process, we are seeking recent publications
 and/ or articles that discuss "industry" trends for museums, both measurable
 (such as attendance and membership) and environmental such as mergers,
 privatization, etc.  I have access to AAM's most recent Financial Analysis
 Study and notes from a couple of sessions at last year's AAM Annual Meeting as
 well as a recent article in the ASTC newsletter listing some indicators.
 Nonetheless, there still seems to be a dearth of good material on this
 subject.  Any ideas or directions will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.

Chris Reich
Putnam Museum of History and Natural Science
Davenport, Iowa