Developed by the American Association of Museums with the support of the National Endowment for the Humanities, this pamphlet explores the most important responsibility of all museums-collections care. More than 65 curators, registrars, and conservators discuss how to improve environmental collections in museums, manage inventory, register objects, and enhance public awareness of museum collection.

Caring For Collections: Strategies for Conservation, Maintenance and Documentation

Business & Money

American Association of Museums

Industries

American Alliance of Museums Press

The "bible of museum registrars," updated for the 21st century, with more than 50 all-new chapters covering the complete registration procedure, proper care and storage of objects, collections management, documentation, computerization of records, shipping and handling, insurance, security, ethics and legal issues, and much more. An indispensable reference book for museum professionals working in any kind and size of institution. Prepared by the Registrars Committee, a Standing Professional Committee of AAM.

The New Museum Registration Methods

Reference

Catalogs & Directories

Amer Alliance of Museums Pr

This special anniversary collection, published on the occasion of AAM’s centennial, features cartoons from The New Yorker from 1930 to 2005. The selections enclosed depict the silent humors of the museum experience, the funny ways in which we use museums as a space to interact and react.

A Masterpiece: The Museum Cartoon Collection

Practical information and advice that trustees, volunteers, or staff need to know about starting a museum and successfully managing every stage of its development. This report addresses the questions you will need to consider to realistically assess the museum's chances for success. Included are sample bylaws, mission statements, long-range plans, job descriptions, collections management policies, and readings.

Organizing Your Museum: The Essentials

Amer Assn of Museums

Writing a Museum Code of Ethics