AltaMira Press
Pages: 356
Trim: 7½ x 10½
978-0-7591-1197-4 • Hardback • April 2009 • $155.00 • (£119.00)
978-0-7591-1198-1 • Paperback • April 2009 • $76.00 • (£58.00)
978-0-7591-1332-9 • eBook • April 2009 • $72.00 • (£55.00)
Gail Dexter Lord and Barry Lord are the founders and presidents of Lord Cultural Resources.
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
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, Director General, Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao; Chief Officer for Global Strategies, Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
New Edition Includes:
-12 all new case studies
-Entirely revised and updated content that considers the changes in technology, influence of architecture, increasing need for sustainability, and importance of leadership that have taken place in the last decade.
-Considers the "Why?," "Who?," and "How?" of museum management.
-Addresses the rapid changes in philosophy, funding, and public expectations faced by museum leaders today.