Even if your organization has no paid staff, the resources in this section will help you run your museum like…
Sustaining Places
An Encyclopedia of Resources for Small Historical Organizations
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About
Sustaining Places is a free encyclopedia of ideas and best practices for small museums. Every year graduate students in the University of Delaware’s Museum Studies and Public Engagement Program revise and update sections of the site with help from practicing professionals in light of the latest literature in the field. …
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FEATURED
ADMINISTRATION
ARCHIVES
Check out our expanded section on archival collections here.
CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION
Got rust, water, bugs, or decomposing documents? Learn about everything from conservation assessments to integrated pest management here.
Public Health Disasters
A public health disaster may be a public health issue with calamitous or devastating social consequenses or a currently latent, “silent”, or low prevalence public health issue with the potential…
Covid-19 Resources
Museums face a number of new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here you will find resources for your museum to cope with these challenges and to thrive during these…lence public health issue with the potential…
Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and inclusion
Keep up with current thinking and get fresh ideas about welcoming new audiences into your museum here.
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Sustaining Places
Museum Studies Program
University of Delaware
77 E. Main St.
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 831-1251
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Internships
Internships are an important part of any museum’s staffing plan. This section will help you devise experiences that will attract students while serving them and your audiences.