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Author:   Timothy Ambrose (Society of Antiquaries of London.) ,  Crispin Paine (Museum consultant.)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   5th edition
ISBN:  

9781032738994

ISBN 10:   1032738995
Pages:   428
Publication Date:   16 July 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgements Section 1 Introduction to museums Section 1 Introduction Unit 1.1 About this handbook Unit 1.2 About museums Unit 1.3 Types of museums Unit 1.4 Making the case for museums Section 2 The museum and its responsibilities Section 2 Introduction Unit 2.1 Museums and sustainability Unit 2.2 Museums and social justice Unit 2.3 Museums and theory Unit 2.4 Museums and ethics Unit 2.5 Museums and decolonisation Unit 2.6 The role of museums in climate justice Unit 2.7 Museums and conflict Section 3 The museum and its users Section 3 Introduction Unit 3.1 Museums are for people Unit 3.2 Museums and their location Unit 3.3 Understanding your market context Unit 3.4 Museums and their communities Unit 3.5 Equality, diversity and inclusion Unit 3.6 Special audiences: museums and people with disabilities and special needs Unit 3.7 Developing new audiences Unit 3.8 Working with Friends’ organisations and volunteer groups Unit 3.9 Researchers as users Unit 3.10 Marketing and promoting your museum Unit 3.11 Public relations and the media Section 4 The museum and its services Section 4 Introduction Unit 4.1 The museum visit Unit 4.2 Information services Unit 4.3 Facilities for visitors Unit 4.4 Access and accessibility Unit 4.5 Providing services: shops and sales points Unit 4.6 Providing services: food and drink Unit 4.7 Providing facilities for hire Unit 4.8 Museum publications Unit 4.9 Social media and museums Section 5 Learning in the museum Section 5 Introduction Unit 5.1 Engagement and participation Unit 5.2 Learning in museums Unit 5.3 Learning inside the museum Unit 5.4 Learning beyond the museum Unit 5.5 Learning resources Unit 5.6 Events and activities: creating programmes Unit 5.7 Learning partnerships Unit 5.8 Evaluating learning programmes Section 6 Presenting and interpreting collections Section 6 Introduction Unit 6.1 What is interpretation? Unit 6.2 Planning new displays and exhibitions Unit 6.3 Research for displays and exhibitions Unit 6.4 Briefing a designer Unit 6.5 Display and exhibition design and production Unit 6.6 Writing text Unit 6.7 Presentation techniques: graphics Unit 6.8 Presentation techniques: three-dimensional Unit 6.9 Presentation techniques: audio-visual Unit 6.10 Presentation techniques: interactives Unit 6.11 Presentation techniques: replicas and reconstructions Unit 6.12 Presentation techniques: using people Unit 6.13 Digital media Unit 6.14 Museum lighting Unit 6.15 Museum showcases Unit 6.16 Evaluating displays and exhibitions Unit 6.17 Maintaining displays and exhibitions Section 7 Presenting and interpreting collections Section 7 Introduction Unit 7.1 Types of collections Unit 7.2 Policies for collecting Unit 7.3 Sensitive objects and human remains Unit 7.4 Policies for disposal Unit 7.5 Donations and purchases Unit 7.6 Loans Unit 7.7 Collecting and field documentation Unit 7.8 Object research Unit 7.9 Fieldwork and record centres Unit 7.10 Photography, video and 3D imaging Unit 7.11 Audio recording and oral history Unit 7.12 The role of collections in research Unit 7.13 Repatriation and ethical considerations Unit 7.14 Museum archives and museum history Section 8 Managing and caring for collections Section 8 Introduction Unit 8.1 Collections audits Unit 8.2 Collections management plans Unit 8.3 Documentation systems Unit 8.4 Conservation plans Unit 8.5 Preventive conservation: principles Unit 8.6 Environmental monitoring and control: light Unit 8.7 Environmental monitoring and control: humidity and temperature Unit 8.8 Environmental monitoring and control: air pollution/pest and insect attack Unit 8.9 Materials testing Unit 8.10 Health hazards in collections Unit 8.11 Collections storage: principles Unit 8.12 Collections storage: practice Unit 8.13 Handling, packing and moving collections Unit 8.14 Remedial conservation: principles Unit 8.15 Remedial conservation: practice Unit 8.16 Disaster planning Unit 8.17 Insurance Unit 8.18 Handling, packing and moving collections Unit 8.19 Collections security: systems and procedures Unit 8.20 Copyright Section 9 The museum and its buildings Section 9 Introduction Unit 9.1 Museums and their physical setting Unit 9.2 Museum buildings: form and function Unit 9.3 Options analysis and feasibility assessment Unit 9.4 Working with architects Unit 9.5 Museum buildings: planning for access Unit 9.6 Orientation and signage Unit 9.7 Atmosphere, pace and flow Unit 9.8 Museum buildings: physical security Unit 9.9 Museum buildings: sustainability Unit 9.10 Museum buildings: management and maintenance Unit 9.11 Moving the museum Section 10 The museum and its governance and management Section 10 Introduction Unit 10.1 Legal status, governance and management structures Unit 10.2 Working with others Unit 10.3 Networking Unit 10.4 Policy development and management planning Unit 10.5 Developing a forward plan Unit 10.6 Measuring performance in museums Unit 10.7 Evaluating the museum’s success Unit 10.8 Project management Unit 10.9 Financial management Unit 10.10 Sources of income Unit 10.11 Fundraising Unit 10.12 Museum closure Section 11 The museum and its staffing Section 11 Introduction Unit 11.1 Staff structures Unit 11.2 Volunteers in museums Unit 11.3 Recruiting museum staff Unit 11.4 Conditions of service Unit 11.5 Performance standards for the individual Unit 11.6 Job appraisal and assessing performance Unit 11.7 Staff training and professional development Unit 11.8 Management of change Unit 11.9 Internal communications Unit 11.10 Using consultants and outsourcing Unit 11.11 Health and safety Unit 11.12 Administrative procedures Unit 11.13 Information technology and the museum Unit 11.14 Hybrid working Section 12 Supporting resources Section 12 Introduction Unit 12.1 Sources of information and support Unit 12.2 Resources for museums on the Internet Back matter Glossary Select bibliography Index

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Timothy Ambrose is an international consultant working in the field of museums and cultural heritage. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Fellow of the UK Museums Association. He has a particular interest in the role of museums in place-making and destination development and has published widely on museums and cultural heritage. Crispin Paine is a former curator and museum consultant, now an author and museum volunteer. He is a Visiting Lecturer at the Open University, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of London and a Fellow of the UK Museums Association. He has particular interests in local community museums and the material culture of religion.

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