Author: American Association of Museums Ethics Committee and Others

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Media Type: Report

Summary:

Abstract:

The American Association of Museums (AAM) Board of Directors approved Guidelines for Museums on Developing and Managing Business Support at its November 1-3, 2001 meeting. This document gives the museum community detailed guidance on handling business support of museums, consistent with and following from the AAM Code of Ethics for Museums. The guidelines are based on the principles of adhering to an ethical standard that exceeds legal minimums, acting in a manner consistent with the museum's mission, maintaining control over all museum activities including exhibition content, avoiding conflicts of interest, and adhering to an ideal of transparency.

Link:

http://www.aam-us.org/resources/ethics_guidelines/business_support.cfm

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Categories: Organizational Planning, Cultural Facilities