SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has reached an important milestone on the road to national accreditation: verification of all its core policy documents by the American Alliance of Museums.
Verification means the AAM, the national professional organization for the museum industry, has confirmed through an expert review that the ALPLM’s educational mission and its policies on ethics, planning, emergencies and collections stewardship reflect the best practices of professional museums. These elements were evaluated because they are deemed essential for leading institutions in the field.
This step is part of the review process for all museums seeking national accreditation, which is granted to museums that meet the highest standards
The presidential library and museum’s policies “embody core museum values, standards, and professional practices,” the American Alliance of Museums said.
“This is wonderful news,” said Christina Shutt, executive director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. “Our team has worked hard to document the best ways of protecting artifacts, responding to emergencies, planning for the future and maintaining high ethical standards. We’re glad to see this professionalism confirmed by the AAM.”
“Accreditation is a slow, demanding process, but it’s worth it to ensure we operate at the highest possible levels and demonstrate to the public that the ALPLM is a responsible steward of both historic treasures and tax dollars,” Shutt added.
The mission of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is to inspire civic engagement through the diverse lens of Illinois history and sharing with the world the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. We pursue this mission througha combination of rigorous scholarship and high-tech showmanship built on the bedrock of the ALPLM’s unparalleled collection of historical materials – some 13 million items from all eras of Illinois history.
For more information, visit www.PresidentLincoln.Illinois.gov or follow the ALPLM on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
The AAM is the only organization representing the entire museum field, from art and history museums to science centers and zoos. AAM has championed museums since 1906 through advocacy and providing museum professionals with the resources, knowledge, inspiration, and connections they need to move the field forward.
