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REPORTS AND POSITION PAPERS

  • 2021 National Visitation Report

    Produced by AASLH's Public History Research Lab, this report assesses changes in in-person visitation from 2019 to 2020. It also describes the impact of COVID-19 on history organizations.

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  • Position Paper: What's Next? A Guide to Museum Transitions and Closures

    PUBLISHED MARCH 2021

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  • Position Paper: Valuing History Collections

    PUBLISHED MAY 2020

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  • Report: National Visitation Report Summary

    PUBLISHED NOVEMBER 2019

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  • AASLH Statement of Standards and Ethics

    REVISED 2018

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Recorded Webinars

Is Your Organization Ready for Self-Assessment? An Introduction to STEPS (March 2023) - Recorded Webinar
MARCH. 8, 2023 | 3 - 4 PM ET | Is Your Organization Ready for Self-Assessment? is an AASLH informational webinar presented by Ashley Bouknight-Claybrooks, AASLH Senior Manager, Professional Development. Join us for this free, one-hour webinar to hear how the Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS) can help your organization create a road map for meaningful change. This webinar is for organizations that are considering enrolling in the STEPS.
Recorded Webinar: Museums and Healing: For Ourselves and for Our Publics
JAN. 17, 2023 | 2:30 - 3:30 PM ET | Museums and Healing: For Ourselves and for Our Publics presented by MuseumExpert.org
Recorded Webinar: What is the History Leadership Institute? (October 2022)
RECORDED ON OCT. 19, 2022 | The History Leadership Institute is the best professional development opportunity for mid- and advanced-career professionals at history organizations of all types and sizes. Since 1959, HLI has provided people at all management levels the tools, ideas, and connections to enhance their ability to lead institutions and the field. Applications for History Leadership Institute Seminar will open October 17 are due December 31, 2022. Those interested in learning more are invited to join Dr. Ashley Bouknight-Claybrooks, Senior Manager of Professional Development, for an informational webinar about the program, application requirements, and scholarship opportunities.

Technical Leaflets

  • Technical Leaflet 286: Choosing a Collections Management System

    Choosing a Collections Management System is an AASLH Technical Leaflet. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. ​Technical Leaflet #286, developed by the AASLH Collections Management Systems Task Force, outlines best practices in selecting a collections management system for your institution.

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  • Multimedia Bundle: Emerging History Professionals and Academic Programs

    This multimedia bundle is a collection of AASLH Technical Leaflets and Recorded Webinars on topics of interest to students, academic programs, and emerging history professionals.

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  • Technical Leaflet 284: 101 Ideas for New Revenue at History Organizations

    101 Ideas for New Revenue at History Organizations is an AASLH Technical Leaflet. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. ​Technical Leaflet #284 offers a wide range of fundraising ideas for small and local history organizations.

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  • Technical Leaflet 275: Staying Connected: Developing/Maintaining Emergency Contact Lists

    Staying Connected: Developing/Maintaining Emergency Contact Lists is an AASLH Technical Leaflet. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. ​Technical Leaflet #275 by Jessica Unger tackles emergency planning and disaster preparedness with helpful checklists and prioritization tips.

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  • Technical Leaflet 283: Fundraising Basics for Local History Organizations

    Fundraising Basics for Local History Organizations is an AASLH Technical Leaflet. AASLH Technical Leaflets are brief, practical guides on how to do history. ​Technical Leaflet #283 by Jamie Simek tackles fundraising strategies for small and local history organizations.

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