A compilation of industry resources for our museum community.
Professional Associations
- American Alliance of Museums (AAM)
- American Association of State and Local History
- The Association for Living History, Farm and Agricultural Museums
- International Council of Museums (ICOM)
- Southeastern Museums Association (SEMC) - Membership organization that serves 12 states throughout the Southeast, including Alabama
Grants
- Alabama Historical Commission (AHC) - Preservation and archaeology-based projects
- Alabama Humanities Foundation (AHF) - Humanities-based projects
- The Alabama State Council on the Arts (ASCA)
- [Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - Independent grant-making agency of the federal government] (http://www.imls.gov)
Disaster Response - we can help you!
Contact AMA statewide disaster coordinator, Ryan Blocker
334.415.1074 | ryan.blocker@archives.alabama.gov
- Disaster Response Related Web Resources
- Disaster Response Related Books
- Media Coverage Tips
- Pocket Response Plan Template
- Alabama Museums Disaster Response Questionnaire
Calendars
- AL.com (www.alabamamediagroup.com/about/contact/)
- National Arts and Disability Center (NADC):
The NADC promotes the full inclusion of artists and audiences with disabilities into all facets of the arts community. Promote your inclusive arts event, class, workshop, or conference for free.
Conservation
- CooL Conservation OnLine:
Full text library for the conservation of library, archives, and museum materials
Useful Information
- Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH)
- Sustaining Places - An online encyclopedia of resources for small museums and historical organizations
- Museum Security Network - Breaking news on stolen works, vandalism, stories focusing on museum security. Subscribe to receive up-to-the-minute news delivered via e-mail.
- Statistics compiled by the American Alliance of Museums