Information Resources

Document Based Questions (DBQs) Resource Page includes basic information on this teaching tool, as well as an extensive compilation of sites devoted to DBQs

Museum Education Weblinks a compilation of links to museum education, curriculum, and classroom learning websites

Small Museum Shops 101 by Beverly Bridger, provides tips for and insights into running a successful gift shop at your museum or historic site.

To Buy or Not To Buy: Purchasing Collections for Small Museums discusses the advantages and pitfalls of purchasing items for an organization's permanent collection.

Working with Donors & Tax Deductible Contributions an article about issues related to tax deductible contributions to museums and other non-profit organizations.

Historic Documents Inventory

In addition to our on-line resources, Museumwise has an extensive collection of resource files in our office on subjects such as collections management, administration, archives, education, exhibitions, accessibility, historic houses, topical bibliographies, etc.

Contact Museumwise at info@museumwise.org or (800) 895-1648 with your reference questions. We are here to help! You may also want to check out our lending library for additional assistance and information.