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2006 California Museums Survey: A Statistical Report and Salary Survey of California Museums (2006)
This detailed publication includes a 40+ page publication and accompanying CD. Contents include: statistics about California museums, including governance structure, membership, programs, collections, admissions, and attendance; financial data, such as revenue sources and personnel expenses; information about staff members, volunteers, and board members by race, gender, and disability status; average benefits and recruitment practices of museums; salary ranges for 63 positions found in California museums; and detailed financial and personnel reports by organizational budget size. Click on PUBLICATION ORDER FORM (pdf) to order or contact the CAM Office at 831/471-9970 or admin@calmuseums.org. Prices: $30 nonmembers / $15 members / $5 for individual salary reports

About California Museums (2006)
Features an overview of California museums in 2005, providing data and statistics about their operations PDF 1.27MB

Assessment of Needs of the California Museum Community (2006)
Offers insight into the needs of California's museums in 2006 PDF 1.27MB

California Museum Month Toolkits
A tool for museums to help raise awareness of their programs and participate in California Museum Month

About California Museums (1997/1998)
Features an overview of California museums in 1997/1998, providing data and statistics about their operations PDF 76K

Assessment of Needs of the California Museum Community (1997/1998)
Offers insight into the needs of California's museums in 1997/1998 PDF 309K

Impact of Museums on the California State Economy (1997/1998)
Gives a baseline economic report of the impact of museums in California in 1997/1998 PDF 86K

For additional resources or tools about California museums, see Advocacy Tools.