For an example of a summative evaluation of new galleries, visit The Tech's
Resources for Museum Professionals Online website at:
http://www.thetech.org/rmpo/. The reports are located in the document
library at:

http://www.thetech.org/rmpo2/techexhibits_/evaluationrepor_/default.htm

The American Association for Museums' Committee for Audience Research and
Evaluation publishes a Directory of Evaluators. It was updated just last
year. Each entry lists contact information, educational background, years of
experience, specialties, organizational expertise, sample clients, and
philosophical approach. Copies of AUDIENCE RESEARCH AND EVALUATION 2001
DIRECTORY OF EVALUATORS are available from the AAM Bookstore:
http://www.aam-us.org/text/bookstore.htm.

Susan B.F. Wageman
Evaluation Manager                       [log in to unmask]
The Tech Museum of Innovation            408-795-6303
201 South Market Street                  fax: 408-279-7167
San Jose, California USA 95113           http://www.thetech.org

> -----Original Message-----
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> Max Scharfenberger
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> We are in the final stages of expansion and renovation of 4
> galleries (total
> about 20,000 sq. ft.) and would now like to do a summative evaluation on
> these new galleries. I would like to know if someone could point me in the
> direction of a company or two who do this type of work or at least be able
> to identify a framework that other Centres have used and are willing to
> share.
>
> Thanks
>
> Max Scharfenberger
> VP Programs
> Odyssium
> 11211 142 Street
> Edmonton, AB  T5M 4A1
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