Most of the museums I have worked for actually give memberships to their employees. They have given the reciprocal level memberships to encourage staff to visit other museums. I think that this is a great way to give staff members an extra bonus for their work. 

Hillary Hanel

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> On May 30, 2015, at 9:44 AM, Robert Wolfe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> It seems unusual. I have worked at a museum where board members had to pay annual dues. But I feel like staff contribute enough to the organization to not need to buy a membership. If it's that important, just pay them 30$ less a year.
> 
> But no. That seems unusual to me and it would make me uncomfortable as well.
> 
> -Robert
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>> On May 30, 2015, at 8:59 AM, Amy Kelch <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> I work at a small museum that asks its employees to purchase museum memberships. It is not required, but almost all staff and the board are paying members of the museum. This practice seems to barely toe the ethical line, especially since several staff have expressed discomfort about being asked.
>> 
>> Has anyone else encountered this issue or know of any readings or museum ethical codes that speak to this issue? I am looking for something to reference since this is something new to me.
>> 
>> Thanks!
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