Professionals who develop and follow standards of excellence in their own work are best suited to evaluate the work of their colleagues.AAM's peer review program embodies this principle by matching qualified professionals with museums participating in the Accreditation or Museum Assessment Programs.
Individuals and the field as a whole benefit from peer review. The process increases knowledge about standards and best practices and encourages broad, active participation in their development.
What Does an AAM Peer Reviewer Do?
Our reviewers support AAM’s Museum Assessment and Accreditation Programs by reviewing self assessment materials, conducting site visits, and writing a report for museums in these two programs. This is done on an entirely volunteer basis. More…
What is the Time Commitment and Cost to Me?
Your costs are your time. Generally, about 40-60 hours are spent on each assignment. This is done in a volunteer capacity. AAM will reimburse all travel costs and in some cases a small honorarium is provided. More…
Who Can Be an AAM Peer Reviewer?
A museum professional who is:
- currently employed at a museum (has decision-making and planning level responsibilities)
- knowledgeable about museum operations (generally at least 5 years of experience)
- participates in the field-wide dialogue on standards, best practices and emerging field–wide issues (e.g., speaking, writing, teaching, reviewing grants, conferences, etc.)
- a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- a strong writer and critical thinker
- committed to the highest ethical standards and level of professionalism
- willing to travel and volunteer 40-60 hours of time per assignment
Why Be an AAM Peer Reviewer?
Being an AAM Peer Review provides rich opportunities to grow, learn, and give back to the community. With each site visit you will interact with fellow professionals and learn how another museum is meeting its challenges. Find out what makes peer review so rewarding....
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