Overview

The Manual of Museum Management presents a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the principles of museum organization, the ways in which people work together to accomplish museum objectives, and the ways in which museums, large and small, can function most effectively. This new edition offers updated information on management practices to satisfy the current needs of museum professionals. All new contemporary case studies provided by practitioners from museums and galleries around the world bring the principles to life with first-hand accounts of challenges and achievements in the operation of museums today.

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Author:   Gail Dexter Lord ,  Barry Lord ,  Georgina Bath ,  Ian Blatchford
Publisher:   AltaMira Press
Imprint:   AltaMira Press
Edition:   Second Edition
Dimensions:   Width: 18.10cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 25.60cm
Weight:   0.744kg
ISBN:  

9780759111981

ISBN 10:   0759111987
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   16 April 2009
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Foreword Chapter 2 Preface Chapter 3 Acknowledgements Part 4 1. Why: The Objectives of Museum Management Chapter 5 1.1 The Purpose of Management Chapter 6 1.2 Statements of Purpose Chapter 7 1.3. The Roles of Management in Museums Part 8 2. Who: The Structure of Museum Organization Chapter 9 2.1 Modes of Governance Chapter 10 2.2 The Board Chapter 11 2.3 Museum Staff Chapter 12 2.4 The Role of Volunteers Part 13 3. How: Methods of Museum Management Chapter 14 3.1 The Executive Role Chapter 15 3.2 Collection Management Chapter 16 3.3 Public Program Management Chapter 17 3.4 Facilities Planning Chapter 18 3.5 Financial Management Chapter 19 Afterword Chapter 20 Appendix: Job Descriptions Chapter 21 Glossary Chapter 22 Index

Reviews

In an era of globalization and intense competition for collections, financial contributions, and new audiences, museums need to adapt to the new trends by promoting innovations and developing strategic alliances worldwide in order to create emotionally rewarding experiences. This book provides professionals in the art field invaluable advice and guidance to define positioning of museums in the increasingly complex cultural, social, economical and technological context we live in. -- Juan Ignacio Vidarte

In an era of globalization and intense competition for collections, financial contributions, and new audiences, museums need to adapt to the new trends by promoting innovations and developing strategic alliances worldwide in order to create emotionally rewarding experiences. This book provides professionals in the art field invaluable advice and guidance to define positioning of museums in the increasingly complex cultural, social, economical and technological context we live in.--Juan Ignacio Vidarte

Author Information

Gail Dexter Lord and Barry Lord are the founders and presidents of Lord Cultural Resources.

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