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1991. 256 pages.
0896722406
978-0-89672-240-8

Natural History Museums: Directions for Growth

Edited by Paisley S. Cato and Clyde Jones

All persons involved with natural history museums--from administrators to exhibit designers--will find this work useful. The chapters in the volume provide a general overview as well as addressing specific topics concerning the roles and functions of natural history museums. Topics in this survey include conservation, care, use, management, and preservation of collections; the role of exhibits and other educational materials, as well as ideas and guidelines for some exciting new approaches for this facet of natural history museums; and in addition, useful information about possible sources of funding for natural history museums.