Museum Resources

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http://www.accessible.com/
Accessible Archives Open in a new browser window
   Full text databases of primary source material of 18th and 19th century periodicals.
   http://www.accessible.com/
http://www.aaslh.org/
American Association for State and Local History Open in a new browser window
   Provides leadership, service and support for the preservation and interpretation of American state and local history.
   http://www.aaslh.org/
http://www.appraisers.org/
American Society of Appraisers (ASA) Open in a new browser window
   One of the leading professional appraising organizations.
   http://www.appraisers.org/
http://www.amn.org/
Art Museum Network Open in a new browser window
   A project of the Association of Art Museum Directors. With the exCALENDAR exhibition schedule database.
   http://www.amn.org/
http://www.artsconsulting.com
Arts Consulting Group Open in a new browser window
   Providing interim executive, senior staffing, and project consulting services for all artistic disciplines. Offers fund development, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, team building, and marketing strategy.
   http://www.artsconsulting.com
http://www.city.ac.uk/artspolicy/
Arts Policy and Management, City University Open in a new browser window
   Offers a large number of resources and links covering all areas of arts, museum and heritage policy and management.
   http://www.city.ac.uk/artspolicy/
http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/museum.donations/index.html
Chicago Appraisers Association Open in a new browser window
   Museum and charitable donation appraisals
   http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/museum.donations/index.html
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/cma/index.html
Council for Museum Anthropology Open in a new browser window
   Covering all aspects of anthropological activities in museums, including research, exhibits, documentation and conservation.
   http://www.nmnh.si.edu/cma/index.html
http://www.ecsite.net
European Collaborative for Science, Industry and Technology Exhibitions Open in a new browser window
   ECSITE - European organization representing science centers, museums and institutes in 25 countries.
   http://www.ecsite.net
http://www.getty.edu/research/
Getty Research Institute Open in a new browser window
   Features a variety of arts and education programs and tools. Resources include online library, photograph and provenance databases, workshops, and grant information.
   http://www.getty.edu/research/
http://www.h-net.org/~local/
H-Local Open in a new browser window
   Resource for state and local history museums.
   http://www.h-net.org/~local/
http://www.ikfoundation.org/exhibitions.html
IK Foundation Open in a new browser window
   Creates and organizes natural history and cultural heritage exhibitions. Includes books and exhibitions, projects, collections and portfolio. Based in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.ikfoundation.org/exhibitions.html
http://www.icms.org.pl/
International Committee for Museum Security (ICMS) Open in a new browser window
   ICOM committee which provides information to museums and museum professionals about security issues.
   http://www.icms.org.pl/
http://exchanges.state.gov/culprop/
International Cultural Property Protection Open in a new browser window
   From the US Information Agency, Cultural Property Advisory Committee. Covers issues dealing with the illicit import, export and transfer of ownership of cultural property as well as requests by countries for import restriction on archeological or ethnogra
   http://exchanges.state.gov/culprop/
http://www.imtal.org/
International Museum Theatre Alliance Open in a new browser window
   Nonprofit organization promoting theater as an interpretive educational tool in museums, zoos, and aquaria. Includes news and events, a membership form and benefit details, photos, and a directory of board members. Located in New York.
   http://www.imtal.org/
http://www.lord.ca
Lord Cultural Resources Open in a new browser window
   International specialists in the planning and management of heritage, culture and the arts. Articles and information of interest to the museum professional.
   http://www.lord.ca
http://www.utoronto.ca/mouseia/
Mouseia Open in a new browser window
   Clearinghouse for online and other resources for museology/museum studies and museum professionals.
   http://www.utoronto.ca/mouseia/
http://www.museidelmondo.com/
Musei del Mondo Open in a new browser window
   Collaborative wholesale distributor of fine gifts, reproductions, and jewelry for museum and historic site gift stores. Includes details of services and contact information.
   http://www.museidelmondo.com/
http://access.museophile.net/
Museophile: Museum Website Accessibility Open in a new browser window
   Information and resources for museums to improve website accessibility for the disabled.
   http://access.museophile.net/
http://www.mcn.edu
Museum Computer Network Open in a new browser window
   Dedicated to fostering the cultural aims of museums through the use of computer technologies. Includes online newsletter, special interest group pages, lists of museum web sites, a searchable vendor marketplace.
   http://www.mcn.edu
http://www.mda.org.uk/
Museum Documentation Association Open in a new browser window
   Provides information on cataloguing and curatorial concerns for museums. Resources include documentation for registration, nomenclature and terminology, documentation standards.
   http://www.mda.org.uk/
http://www.museum-employment.com/
Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC) Open in a new browser window
   Features information on resume postings, job announcements, museum studies programs, and conferences.
   http://www.museum-employment.com/
http://www.algonquincollege.com/museum/jobres/index.html
Museum Job Resources Online Open in a new browser window
   A resource guide to assist museum job seekers.
   http://www.algonquincollege.com/museum/jobres/index.html
http://www.museumjobs.com
Museum Jobs Open in a new browser window
   Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK.
   http://www.museumjobs.com
http://www.museumlearning.com/
Museum Learning Collaborative Open in a new browser window
   Established to further theoretically driven research on learning in museums. Includes annotated literature database for museum professionals, museum studies students and others interested in informal learning,
   http://www.museumlearning.com/
http://loanet.mit.edu/
Museum Loan Network Open in a new browser window
   Promotes collection sharing among museums in the United States.
   http://loanet.mit.edu/
http://www.museummarketingtips.com/
Museum Marketing Tips Open in a new browser window
   Marketing and communications tips for museums.
   http://www.museummarketingtips.com/
http://www.museumwork.com/
Museum Resource Board Open in a new browser window
   Development resources for museum professionals.
   http://www.museumwork.com/
http://www.museum-security.org/
Museum Security Network Open in a new browser window
   Cultural property protection against malicious intent.
   http://www.museum-security.org/
http://yp.washingtonpost.com/yp/museumshopint/
Museum Services International Open in a new browser window
   Consulting service to museums and the international cultural community.
   http://yp.washingtonpost.com/yp/museumshopint/
http://www.chadwickwebservices.com/
Museum Technical Solutions Open in a new browser window
   Provides computer and technology solutions, as well as support and custom integration of VisitMaker tour reservation software. Includes samples and contact details.
   http://www.chadwickwebservices.com/
http://www.suzannekeene.info/infoage
Museums and the Information Age Open in a new browser window
   Provides links to resources for those interested in the uses of ICT by museums, and in the effects on them.
   http://www.suzannekeene.info/infoage
http://www.cast.uark.edu/products/NAGPRA/nagpra.html
National Archeological Database: Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act module Open in a new browser window
   The NAGPRA module of the National Archeological Database provides full text documents related to the Act under five categories: Legal Mandates, Guidance, Submissions, Notices, and Review Committee.
   http://www.cast.uark.edu/products/NAGPRA/nagpra.html
http://www.interpnet.org
National Association for Interpretation Open in a new browser window
   Resources for interpretation of natural and cultural heritage and history interpreters, managers, guides, storytellers, planners, rangers, and trainers.
   http://www.interpnet.org
http://www.nationaltrust.org/
National Trust for Historic Preservation Open in a new browser window
   Contains public and member news and information on Trust programs and grants, including the Preservation Services Fund.
   http://www.nationaltrust.org/
http://nickyboyd.users.btopenworld.com/nicky_boyd/
Nicky Boyd - Museum Education & Evaluation Consultant Open in a new browser window
   Specializing in audience development, education strategies, evaluation of projects, exhibitions and interactive exhibits, educational resource and outreach programs. Based in London.
   http://nickyboyd.users.btopenworld.com/nicky_boyd/
http://www.snapdragonworkshops.com
Snapdragon Workshops Open in a new browser window
   Specializing in educational workshops within museums, galleries and outreach to schools and community arts projects. Includes details of programs and links. Based in the United Kingdom.
   http://www.snapdragonworkshops.com
http://www.visitorstudies.org/
Visitor Studies Association Open in a new browser window
   International organization devoted to enhancing and understanding visitor experiences in museums, zoos, science centers, historic sites, aquariums, botanical gardens, nature centers and interpretive sites.
   http://www.visitorstudies.org/

Last Updated: 2005-02-14 14:13:41