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
The Numbers on the Millennial Museum Visitor
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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
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