The value of museums : enhancing societal well-being / John H. Falk.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Falk, John H. (John Howard), 1948- author.

Contributor:

George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Museums--Social aspects--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

Museums.

Museums--Social aspects.

Genre:

Handbooks and manuals.

Physical Description:

xx, 231 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2022]

Summary:

"The Value of Museums makes the case that the niche museums have always been public well-being. This guide shows museums how to assess and communicate that essential public value"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Value of Museums provides tangible suggestions for how museum professionals can build on their legacy of success at supporting the public's well-being, adapting to changing times, and remaining relevant and sustainable."--Back cover.

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: pt. I Value Revealed

1. We Have a Problem

2. Why People Value Museum Experiences

3. Well-Being

pt. II Value Achieved

4. Personal Well-Being

5. Intellectual Well-Being

6. Social Well-Being

7. Physical Well-Being

pt. III Value Applied

8. Measuring Value

9. Creating Future Value

-Big Steps

10. Principles for Designing Better Museum Experiences.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the George Clapp Vaillant Book Fund.

Other Format:

Online version: Falk, John H., 1948- Value of museums

ISBN:

9781538149201

1538149206

9781538149218

1538149214

OCLC:

1246285206

Publisher Number:

99989036562