In 1992, IMS (now IMLS) did a needs assessment of small museums.  At
that time, I believe they named small museums as those with budgets
of $250,000 or less; I don't think collection size was taken into
consideration.  Their number is 202/606-8539.

> Date:          Tue, 1 Dec 1998 00:51:21 -0800
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> From:          Die Valkure <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject:       definition of "small"
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> Hi all,
>
> I was wondering if there was a standard definition for the term "Small
> Museum," and just how small a "small" collection is.  Thanx in advance for
> your answers,
>
> Vanessa
>
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