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This category contains references and resources on museums and the museum profession including professional associations, museum studies, and collections care and management.

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Museum Loan Network

Promotes collection sharing among museums in the United States.
http://loanet.mit.edu/

Museum Security Network

Cultural property protection against malicious intent.
http://www.museum-security.org/

Museum Marketing Tips

Marketing and communications tips for museums.
http://www.museummarketingtips.com/

Lord Cultural Resources

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

Art Museum Network

A project of the Association of Art Museum Directors. With the exCALENDAR exhibition schedule database.
http://www.amn.org/

European Collaborative for Science, Industry and Technology Exhibitions

ECSITE - European organization representing science centers, museums and institutes in 25 countries.
http://www.ecsite.net

Getty Research Institute

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/

Accessible Archives

Full text databases of primary source material of 18th and 19th century periodicals.
http://www.accessible.com/

National Archeological Database: Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act module

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

International Committee for Museum Security (ICMS)

ICOM committee which provides information to museums and museum professionals about security issues.
http://www.icms.org.pl/

American Association for State and Local History

Provides leadership, service and support for the preservation and interpretation of American state and local history.
http://www.aaslh.org/
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Chicago Appraisers Association

Museum and charitable donation appraisals
http://www.chicagoappraisers.com/museum.donations/index.html

National Trust for Historic Preservation

Contains public and member news and information on Trust programs and grants, including the Preservation Services Fund.
http://www.nationaltrust.org/

Museum Employment Resource Center (MERC)

Features information on resume postings, job announcements, museum studies programs, and conferences.
http://www.museum-employment.com/

Museum Jobs

Provides online recruitment for museums, galleries and other cultural organizations. Includes FAQs and contact information. Based in Argyll, Scotland, UK.
http://www.museumjobs.com

American Society of Appraisers (ASA)

One of the leading professional appraising organizations.
http://www.appraisers.org/

Council for Museum Anthropology

Covering all aspects of anthropological activities in museums, including research, exhibits, documentation and conservation.
http://www.nmnh.si.edu/cma/index.html

Museum Job Resources Online

A resource guide to assist museum job seekers.
http://www.algonquincollege.com/museum/jobres/index.html

Mouseia

Clearinghouse for online and other resources for museology/museum studies and museum professionals.
http://www.utoronto.ca/mouseia/

Museum Documentation Association

Provides information on cataloguing and curatorial concerns for museums. Resources include documentation for registration, nomenclature and terminology, documentation standards.
http://www.mda.org.uk/

International Cultural Property Protection

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/

Museum Resource Board

Development resources for museum professionals.
http://www.museumwork.com/

Museum Learning Collaborative

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/

Visitor Studies Association

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/

Museophile: Museum Website Accessibility

Information and resources for museums to improve website accessibility for the disabled.
http://access.museophile.net/

IK Foundation

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

Snapdragon Workshops

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

Musei del Mondo

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/

Museum Computer Network

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

Arts Policy and Management, City University

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/

Nicky Boyd - Museum Education & Evaluation Consultant

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/

International Museum Theatre Alliance

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/

Museum Technical Solutions

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/

Van Gogh Museum Enterprises

Wholesale business and wholly owned subsidiary of the Vincent Van Gogh Foundation. Develops products with approval of the Foundation, with sale proceeds to benefit the museum. Includes a catalog request form, a list of trade shows, and traveling exhibits.
http://www.vangoghus.com

ABL Cultural Consulting

Offers strategic planning and management consultancy for clients devoted to the arts, heritage and culture. Includes an overview of the company's work and details of current and past projects since 1987. Located in London, UK.
http://www.ablconsulting.com

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