The Information Center’s sample document collection is a unique and valuable resource for staff of AAM member museums. The collection contains samples of policies, plans, & forms from all types and sizes of museums. Most of the samples come from
Accredited museums.
To receive sample documents, send an email to
infocenter@aam-us.org with the requested document types, as well as your museum’s discipline, budget range, and governance structure. This will help Information Center staff select samples that best fit your needs. The collection of sample documents is fairly large and updated regularly. Information Center staff typically send 3 to 5 examples of each document type requested so you can see how different museums approach an issue. Although there is no limit to the number of requests you submit, it is recommended that you limit requests to 5 document types at a time. All inquiries receive a response within 2 business days.
“Again, a thousand thanks for your guidance. I cannot imagine drafting such an important document alone!” –Lucinda Dukes Edinberg, The Mitchell Gallery, St. John’s College Become a member to receive this and all of the valuable member benefits and discounts!
Join AAM Today! Sample Document Types Currently Available:
Archive and Library Management Policies
Collections Plans
Collections Plans - Forms
Collection Management Agreements (also called Repository Agreements)
Collections Management - Forms
Collections Management Policies
Conservation Plans
Copyright & Reproduction Policies
Courier Policies
Cyclical Maintenance/Housekeeping Procedures
Handling Procedures
Integrated Pest Management Policies
Loans to Non-Museum Entities Policies
NAGPRA Policies
Preservation Policies
Facilities & Risk Management Disaster/Emergency Plans
Security Guard Manuals
Financial Stability Development & Membership Plans
Development & Membership Policies
Endowment Policies
Facility Use Agreements
Financial Policies & Procedures
Mothballing Historic Structures Material
Governance & Support Organizations Bylaws for External Organizations
Bylaws for Internal Groups
Bylaws for Museums & Parent Organizations
Delegation of Authority Statements
Governance Manuals (Table of Contents)
Governance Transition Plans
Institutional Codes of Ethics
Management Agreements
Record Retention Policies
Statements of Support
Whistleblower Protection Policies
Human Resources Diversity Statements
Organizational Charts
Performance Appraisal Forms
Personnel Policies
Position Descriptions (please specify the position type needed)
Travel Policies
Volunteer Application Forms
Volunteer Handbooks
Computer Policies
Interpretation & Education Clothing Policies
Education Plans
Education Policies
Evaluation Materials
Exhibition Agreements
Exhibition Policies & Procedures
Furnishing Plans
Interpretive Plans
Publication Policies
Style Guides
Marketing & Public Relations Marketing Plans
Marketing & Public Relations Policies
Mission & Institutional Planning Business Plans
Institutional Plans (includes strategic and operating plans)
Mission Statements (includes vision & values statements)
Please note: the General Facility Report is not available as a sample document. It must be purchased through the AAM Bookstore.
