Accreditation peer reviewers assess museums undergoing an accreditation review, verifying how well their operations align with the Core Standards for Museums. As members of Visiting Committees, which are typically two-member teams of museum professionals well-versed in the accreditation process, they read a museum’s Self-Study and other documents, participate in a two-day visit to the museum, and collaborate on a Site Visit Report which informs the Accreditation Commission’s decision-making. Reviewers are assigned using information in their peer review profile, which must be kept up to date by the reviewer.

Serving as a peer reviewer is an excellent professional development opportunity and a way to pick up new ideas, network, and actively participate in the Alliance’s efforts to advance standards and best practices. A peer reviewer’s service is the critical backbone to the success of this program.

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