Author: American Association of Museums, Historic Sites Committee

Publication Year: 1981

Media Type: Report

Summary:

As part of the Supplemental Accreditation Questionnaire for Historic Sites, a selected, annotated bibliography was developed and is keyed to the main categories of the questionnaire. The bibliography includes publications that either introduce or clarify the developmental and operational concepts unique to historic sites but still within the framework of the AAM's basic definition of a museum.

Abstract:

As part of the Supplemental Accreditation Questionnaire for Historic Sites, a selected, annotated bibliography was developed and is keyed to the main categories of the questionnaire. The bibliography includes publications that either introduce or clarify the developmental and operational concepts unique to historic sites but still within the framework of the AAM's basic definition of a museum. The citations were selected according to three criteria: (1) relevance to the concepts of the supplemental questionnaire; (2) representation of accepted methodology and philosophy for the development and operation of historic sites; and (3) general availability. . . . [some] publications ... are considered landmark works have been marked with an asterisk (*) and can be considered essential to a basic reference library for trustees, administrators, curators and interpreters.

[Other sections ... include Professional Standards and Practices and Management and Financial Planning ... other Bibliographies. Finally, many service and professional organizations publish periodicals, technical leaflet series, bibliographies and books that are avaiable through membership programs or by direct purchase. A section on Organizations [contactlist] includes their addresses, purposes, and types of publications. A final section outlines Legislation affecting historic sites and other museums. (p. 4).

CONTENTS
Introduction.
Site development and planning.
Structures and objects.
Interpretation.
Visitor and support services.
Professional standards and practices.
Management and financial planning.
Bibliographies.
Organizations.
Legislation.

Arts & Intersections:

Categories: Heritage & Preservation