The Museum Studies Database is an ongoing bibliographic research tool offering electronic access to information about the theory and operations of museums. Information focuses on a range of topics including the role and function of museums, their history and philosophy, and their nature and structure. The purpose of the database is to promote information sharing among museums and academic institutions, and to strengthen scholarship about museology.
All information is in English.
The database is designed to help users access information from museological perspectives, such as collections management, exhibition techniques, and evaluation studies. The listings can be searched by author, title, related subject areas, geographical location, institution name, and key words.