"Fully embracing and participating in MAP has enabled us to quickly and methodically improve and realign museum practices to better meet our challenges. From board education to community engagement, the museum is well on its way to re-envisioning its future." - Billye Chabot, Executive Director, Seward House Museum The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is an IMLS funded program available to small and mid-sized museums of all types. During MAP your museum conducts a self-study, consults with a museum professional who will provide a customized site visit and report and gains the tools to become a stronger institution. * The MAP process is customized to your museum. * The application is easy to complete and 98% of museums that apply get accepted. * Choose one of three assessment types: Organizational, Collections Stewardship or Community Engagement. IMLS-funded MAP grants provide $4,000 of consultative resources and services to participating museums. Become the next museum to take advantage of MAP. The upcoming application deadline is December 1. Visit www.aam-us.org/map<http://www.aam-us.org/map> for more information about MAP or contact us at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 202.289.9118. MAP is administered by the American Alliance of Museums and supported through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Lauren Silberman Coordinator, Museum Assessment Program T: 202.218.7714 | F: 202.289.6578 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> American Alliance of Museums 1575 Eye Street NW, Suite 400 | Washington DC 20005 www.aam-us.org ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).