Please respond to the phone and address in the message, nor directly to me.
Thank you.  This is a great program!

Karen Topping
Peer Reviewer Manager
Museum Advancement & Excellence
American Association of Museums
202-289-1818
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Grants are available from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to
fund participation in AAM's Museum Assessment Program (MAP).  MAP provides a
process of self-study and peer review to help museums assess their
institutional priorities and stimulate strategic planning. Grants are
non-competitive and available to applicants on a first-come, first-served
basis.  Museums pay only  a small cost share ($300-$980, depending on budget
size.) A description of the assessments appears below. The next deadline for
grant funding is November 1, 2000.  Applications are available from the
American Association of Museums Web site at www.aam-us.org or by contacting
the MAP staff (202/289-9118 or [log in to unmask])

Institutional Assessment
provides an overview of the museum's entire operations. It is particularly
useful as preparation for institutional planning, consolidating a new staff,
or preparing for accreditation. Benefits reported by participants include:
*       increased board understanding of museum practices
*       development of a plan for improvements to the museum
*       clearer sense of purpose

Collections Management Assessment
focuses on collections policies, planning, access, documentation, and
collections care within the context of the museum's total operations.
Benefits reported by participants include:
*       increased staff understanding of collections management practices
*       improved care of collections
*       increased knowledge of resources for collections management and
conservation

Public Dimension Assessment
addresses how the museum is communicating with its audience and community.
Focuses on programming, exhibits, visitor service, public relations and
marketing. Benefits reported by participants include:
*       clearer understanding of the museum's image in the community
*       insight into developing/improving marketing
*       increased ability to broaden the museum's audience
*       improvement in public programs

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