Handbook for Small Science Centers
eBook - ePub

Handbook for Small Science Centers

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Handbook for Small Science Centers

About this book

There has been, and continues to be, an explosion of interest in developing new small science centers that is changing the world of museums. This handbook is designed to be a one-stop source for future and current centers, and anyone interested in the important roles these institutions play in their communities. With articles-all written by leaders in field-covering everything from administration, staffing, finance, marketing, exhibit design, and beyond, this comprehensive resource will be essential reading for institutions that are operating successfully, struggling to survive, and those planning major expansions.

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Yes, you can access Handbook for Small Science Centers by Cynthia C. Yao,Lynn D. Dierking,Peter A. Anderson,Dennis Schatz,Sarah Wolf in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Teaching Science & Technology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Title Page
  2. Copyright Page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Foreword
  5. Preface and Acknowledgments
  6. Acronyms
  7. Part I - CENTRAL CASE STUDY
  8. Part II - CASE STUDIES OF OTHER SMALL SCIENCE CENTERS AND START-UPS
  9. Part III - GETTING STARTED AND RUNNING A SCIENCE CENTER
  10. Part IV - EXHIBITS
  11. Part V - CREATING SPECIAL EXHIBITS SPACES
  12. Part VI - EDUCATION PROGRAMS
  13. Part VII - WORKING IN A SCIENCE CENTER
  14. Part VIII - AUDIENCE
  15. Part IX - GOVERNANCE
  16. Part X - TRANSITIONS
  17. Part XI - OVERVIEW OF SCIENCE CENTERS
  18. Part XII - SCIENCE CENTERS AND THE FUTURE
  19. APPENDIX A - Resources for Exhibit Fabrication
  20. APPENDIX B - ASTC and Related Organizations
  21. APPENDIX C - Directory of Science Centers, Institutions, and Individuals Represented
  22. Index
  23. About the Authors