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> The Museum Assessment Program can help your museum improve its operations
> through a three-phase process consisting of self-study, peer review, and
> implementation.  Grants to underwrite most of the costs of an assessment
> are available from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.  The next
> deadline for IMLS MAP funding is November 1, 2001.  Grants are
> non-competitive and are available on a first-come, first serve basis.
> Contact MAP staff at the American Association of Museums for an
> application, 202-289-9118 or [log in to unmask], and access more detailed
> information on our Web site at www.aam-us.org
>
> There are four Assessments available:
>
> Institutional Assessment--provides an overview of the management and
> operations of the entire museum.
> Collections Management Assessment--reviews collections stewardship in the
> context of overall museum operations; primarily focuses on collections
> planning, policy and procedure
> Public Dimension Assessment--reviews the entire operations of the museum
> and how they serve the museum's audience; looks at the organization from
> the outside in while focusing on the public's perception of, experience
> with, and involvement with the museum
> Governance Assessment--(New in 2001) helps the museum's governing
> authority examine their structure, roles, and responsibilities. Enhances
> their ability to advance the museum's mission and engage in effective
> planning.  Can result in:
> *     clearer understanding of the responsibilities of the governing
> authority
> *     improvements in board recruitment, retention, and engagement
> *     increased ability to obtain and manage resources
>
>
Thank you
Karen Topping
Peer Reviewer Manager
Museum Advancement & Excellence
American Association of Museums
202-218-7688
[log in to unmask]
www.aam-us.org/peer-review

Coming SOON!
Evaluating Governance: A Workshop for Peer Reviewers

10-23-01        Rockford, IL
(Association of Midwest Museums preconference workshop)

10-25-01        Wilmington, DE
(Midatlantic Association of Museums preconference workshop)

5-02    Dallas, TX
(American Association of Museums preconference workshop)

More to come...

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