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- America: History & Life This link opens in a new window
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Index with abstracts to history of the United States and Canada from prehistory to the present. - Historical Abstracts This link opens in a new window
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Index with abstracts to more than 1,800 journals in 40 languages on world history from 1450 to the present; excludes the US and Canada. - Art & Architecture Archive This link opens in a new windowA full-text archive of magazines covering fine art, decorative arts, architecture, interior design, industrial design, and photography.
- JMU Library Catalog This link opens in a new windowFind journals, books, ebooks, films, sound recordings, and government documents available to JMU users.
- WorldCat This link opens in a new window
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Catalog of over 62 million titles cataloged by libraries worldwide that includes manuscripts written as early as the 1000 B.C., books, audio visual media, and internet source
Directories and Guides
National Standards and Best Practices for U. S. Museums by For the first time, the U.S. museum profession's current operating standards in areas from public accountability to facilities and risk management are available in a single publication. This guide is an essential reference work for the museum community, presenting the ideals that should be upheld by every museum striving to maintain excellence in its operations.
A Companion to Museum Studies by A Companion to Museum Studies captures the multidisciplinary approach to the study of the development, roles, and significance of museums in contemporary society.
Selected Organizations
Organizations and associations often determine best practices, organize and facilitate research, and serve as hubs of information about careers, continuing education, and scholarship opportunities. Visit their websites to stay up to date on current topics and issues within this field.
- American Alliance of Museums (AAM)Formerly the American Association of Museums.