Beschreibung:
Small museums need champions. In this book, we make a case for small museums and share what the broader museum field can learn from the small museum leadership. Because a few tools have been invaluable to small museum leaders and are referred to throughout the book series, we highlight the MAP and CAP assessment process, accreditation, and provide an overview of the StEPs program that inspired this book series in this first book.
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.
Editors' Note
Preface
Bob Beatty
Chapter 1 Assessment Tools for Advancing Your Museum
Cherie Cook, Elizabeth Merritt, Sara Gonzales
Chapter 2 Making a Case for Small Museums
Steve Friesen
Chapter 3 Mission and Vision Again?? What's the Big Deal?
Harold Skramstad and Susan Skramstad
Chapter 4 DIY Strategic Planning
Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko
Chapter 5 Thousands of Small Good Actions: Successful Museum Governance
Teresa Goforth
Chapter 6 Marry Me! The Relationship between the Director and the Board
Katie Anderson
Bibliography
Index
About the Contributors