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Museum professionals' increased focus on visitors in recent years has been demonstrated by, among other things, the enhanced practice of evaluation and the development of interpretive plans. Yet too often, these efforts function independent of one another. This book helps museums integrate visitors' perspectives into interpretive planning by recognizing, defining, and recording desired visitor outcomes throughout the process. The integration of visitor studies in the practice of interpretive planning is also based on the belief that the greater our understanding, tracking, and monitoring of learners, the greater the impact museums will make on public understanding of the science and humanities disciplines. An approach that advocates thoughtful and intentional interpretive planning that constantly integrates visitor perspectives is the next step in working with, rather than for, our communities; a step toward truly becoming visitor-centered and impactful as essential learning institutions of the 21st century.Product Identifiers
PublisherLeft Coast Press INC International Concepts
ISBN-139781611321579
eBay Product ID (ePID)128875340
Product Key Features
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameInterpretive Planning for Museums: Integrating Visitor Perspectives in Decision Making
Publication Year2013
SubjectStrategy, Museum Studies, Management
TypeTextbook
AuthorBarbara H Butler, Marcella Wells, Judith Koke
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height229 mm
Item Weight295 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorBarbara H Butler, Judith Koke, Marcella Wells