The Numbers on the Millennial Museum Visitor
Millennials comprise the majority of museum visitors yet their numbers for attendance are not as high as they need to be due to economic factors
Is There a Decline in Museum Attendance?
There is little current data to support assertions about trends in museum attendance; urge public agencies to fund current and comprehensive studies
Removing Museum Barriers to Entry for Aging Adults
The top five barriers to museum entry and enjoyment for seniors are: comfort, sensory, physical accessibility, safety, and practical access.
Museum Labor Resources for Professional Advocacy
Museum professionals have options for professional advocacy including information that supports salary negotiations; here is a list of resources
Unpaid Internships: A Reason to DEAI the Museum Budget
Museum unpaid internships are common; commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) is a reason to prioritize paid internships
The Role of Museum Core Values
A museum’s mission statement and strategic plan are created based on core values held by museum staff, informing the future of museums
Teens, Smartphones, and the Myth of What Museum Engagement Looks Like
Visitor engagement with museum collections and exhibits includes the use of technology to augment and expand their experience and enjoyment.
Museum Digital Project Specifications
If a digital museum project requires working with a digitization vendor, museum staff must put digital project specifications in place—here’s a primer
When to Consider Museum Digitization Vendors
Digitization is costly either done in-house or by a vendor; museum staff should assess digitization needs and risks/benefits of using external vendors.
Using the Museum CMS to Offer Cultural Heritage Experiences
Immersive digital cultural heritage experiences (CHEs) can be constructed with the support of a museum Collections Management System (CMS)
Museum Conferences Share 2020 Vision
List of 2020 museum conferences. With schedule, travel, and budget constraints, museum professionals need a strategy for planning conference attendance.
Museum Forecast 2020
Skills for special librarians and virtual librarians are awareness of trends, new technologies and resources, and building subject specialties
Resources for Museums on How to Identify and Articulate Value
Museum sustainability depends on articulating the value of what museums do and why it matters; here is a list of resources to help
A 2019 Recap of Museum Issues
The future of museums depends on an understanding of issues that impacted the profession in 2019; review of trends.
#AskACurator Day
Museums and social media are a great combination; Twitter makes museum professionals more available to the public, answering questions building interest.
Establishing Museum CMS Best Practices
The museum collections management system (CMS) will be most accurate and effective if museum staff first establish standards and best practices
Museum CMS 101: Workflow and Record Construction
If selected and used correctly, the museum collections management system has the power to positively impact museum staff work and increase digital user enjoyment.
Ready to Read: How to Select, Buy, and Use a Museum CMS
Rachael Cristine Woody’s book How to Select, Buy, and Use a Museum CMS helps you find the best collections management system for your museum.
How to Test, Vet, and Purchase a New Museum CMS
Successful museum CMS selection includes identifying and prioritizing CMS specifications, and exercising due diligence through testing and vetting
How to Identify Specifications for a New CMS
Selection of a museum collections management system involves understanding stakeholder requirements and developing specifications for the CMS
How to Form a Museum CMS Procurement Team
Forming a procurement team is the first step in acquiring a new museum collections management system; here are some best practices and tips
How to Prepare for a Museum Collections Management System Migration
Tips on how to ensure a seamless transition when migrating digital collection content from one museum CMS to another.
Museum Opportunities and How a Collections Management System Can Help
A museum collections management system is more than a vault for data; it is a digital space for innovation, collaboration, and relationship building.
The Changing Definition of Museums
Museum professionals need a definition of what a museum is, to develop museum strategies for the future. ICOM asks are museums political or neutral
5 Steps to Museum Volunteer Project Success
Whenever your volunteer project season may begin, it’s important to make sure you set your volunteers up for success.