Overview

Small museums face the same challenges as large museums on a tighter budget and with fewer resources. Navigating these obstacles requires strong leadership and effective governance. The creation and use of planning documents and a clear mission and vision are essential to pursuing the long-term health of an organization. This book features concise, grounded approaches to finding and articulating the mission and vision of a small museum. Because a few tools have been invaluable to small museum leaders, the book also highlights the MAP and CAP assessment process, accreditation, and provides an overview of the StEPs program.

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Of course I'm instantly suspicious of any organized effort to uncover the trade secrets of small museum management. But I have to admit that Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko and Stacy Klingler have done it. They've gathered together a posse of tried and true generalists who then deliver specialist advice in ways that respect and celebrate the unique qualities of small museums. The secrets are now out; small museum volunteers and novice staff across our country finally have a go-to series of survival manuals. -- Brian Crockett

Of course I'm instantly suspicious of any organized effort to uncover the trade secrets of small museum management. But I have to admit that Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko and Stacy Klingler have done it. They've gathered together a posse of tried and true generalists who then deliver specialist advice in ways that respect and celebrate the unique qualities of small museums. The secrets are now out; small museum volunteers and novice staff across our country finally have a go-to series of survival manuals. -- Brian Crockett

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Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko is chief executive officer at the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor, Maine. Stacy Klingler is the assistant director of Local History Services at the Indiana Historical Society.

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