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Museum Photo Policies Should Be as Open as Possible

Museum 2.0

While doing research, I found myself digging back into old arguments on museum listservs about photo policies and I want to add my two (very opinionated) cents on this. Conservation: Objects may be damaged by flash photography. Conservation: Objects may be damaged by flash photography. But what about visitors?

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Social Media for Social Good :: Your Nonprofit Tech Checklist

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Get the necessary training (HTML, digital photography, video, social media, and mobile technology). Write social media and mobile technology policies. Find your Facebook voice. Find your Twitter voice. Create a master login sheet. Define metrics of measurement and create a social media ROI spreadsheet. 1) Facebook.

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Ethical Storytelling for Nonprofits: A Detailed Guide

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Tokenism: According to Merriam-Webster, tokenism is “The policy or practice of making only a symbolic effort.” Whenever possible, let their voice be heard. Rather than using your story simply to give your organization a platform, amplify the voice of the story subject. Whenever possible, let their voice be heard.

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Transforming Nonprofit Staff Into Champions on Social

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Here’s some tips on how to write or revise a social media policy that empowers your employees. Social Media Policy: Building Good Judgement. Instagram and Device Photography 101. Or, maybe your organization is using social to recruit for talent. Power of Staff As Champions. Social Media 101. How to Build Your Network.

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#IFC2014 International Fundraising Congress: Inspire, Connect, Transform

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

He shared an amazing story of how his institution has adapted to online networks and digital photography, but the even more inspiring were the many photos and the stories of social change behind those photos. The idea is that it is hard to get the crowd to speak with one voice, but the next speaker, Ben Rattray, Change.Org has done that.

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Guest Post: Collections Access - Open the Door Wider

Museum 2.0

Unfortunately,” that subscriber advised, there are no legal avenues to stop visitors from photographing objects or images in the public domain in public spaces where photography is allowed. Keep in mind that enforcing limited-access policies requires significant staff time too, along with possible legal fees.

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Frameworks and Lessons from the Public Participation in Science Research Report

Museum 2.0

Visitors co-opt institutional facilities every day for their own agendas, whether to impress a date, bond with family, or work on their photography skills. Contribution, collaboration, co-creation, and co-option.

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