Hayley L. Crew (2017)
Within the museum field, there is a general assumption and expectation that museums should and do have what is broadly characterized as 鈥榮ocial value鈥�. However, little research has looked at the alignment between the priorities of the field and the priorities of the key funders for the field. This study analyzed Institute of Museum and Library Services funding programs over the last 17 years, using them as a predicator for and reflection of the work that the museum field values. The concept of serving the public was seen across the reviewed grant programs, as reflected in consistent references to museums鈥� communities and the concepts of serving and engaging with them. Language around museum social work changed: there was a shift from serving the public to serving communities. In addition, references to museums鈥� service role became more explicit as program categories were linked to their impact on communities. Across the surveyed period, museum social work equally as important as work around education, whilst professional development was mentioned frequently across all surveyed grants. Technology was consistently funded, but appeared to become a less significant museum activity.
碍别测飞辞谤诲蝉:听Class of 2017, museum, museum studies, museology,聽research, funding, social impact
Citation:
Crew, H., & Morrissey, Kris. (2017). . [天美影视传媒 Libraries].