Resources

Local & State Resources

Amigos Library Services
"Amigos Library Services is a member-led and member-focused cooperative whose mission is to promote resource sharing and to obtain innovative services more affordably through collaboration. As members, we work together to enhance our roles as education and information providers to library users. Membership in Amigos strengthens us as leaders in our communities."

Humanities Texas
"Humanities Texas advances heritage, culture, and education. As the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, we conduct and support public programs in history, literature, philosophy, and the other humanities disciplines. These programs strengthen Texas communities by cultivating the knowledge and judgment that representative democracy demands of its citizens."

North Texas Association for Art Conservation
"The North Texas Association for Art Conservation is a collegial group interested in the preservation, conservation, and restoration of historic and artistic works. NTAAC aims to promote professional dialogue in North Texas , support educational efforts within the conservation community and reach out to invested communities."

Texas Association of Museums (TAM)
"The Texas Association of Museums is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization established for educational purposes, to provide a network among museums, to improve the level of professionalism within the museum community, to encourage the use and enjoyment of museums by all Texans, to serve as an information clearinghouse for and about museums, and to serve as a liaison between museums and museums-related agencies and organizations."

Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA)
"The mission of the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is to advance our state economically and culturally by investing in a creative Texas. TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism and artist sustainability initiatives."

Texas Historical Commission (THC)
"The Texas Historical Commission (THC) is the state agency for historic preservation. We save the real places that tell the real stories of Texas. Our staff consults with citizens and organizations to preserve Texas' architectural, archeological, and cultural landmarks. The agency is recognized nationally for its preservation programs."

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
"The mission of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations."

Texas State Historical Association (TSHA)
"Organized in Austin on March 2, 1897, the Texas State Historical Association is the oldest learned society in the state. Its mission is to 'foster the appreciation, understanding, and teaching of the rich and unique history of Texas and, by example and through programs and activities, encourage and promote research, preservation, and publication of historical material affecting the state of Texas.'"

Texas State Library & Archives Commission (TSLAC)
"The mission of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission is to safeguard significant resources, provide information services that inspire and support research, education and reading, and enhance the capacity for achievement of current and future generations."

Regional & National Resources

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Mountain Plains Museums Association (MPMA)

American Alliance of Museums (AAM)

Registrars Committee (RC-AAM)

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)

American Institute for Conservation (AIC)

Canadian Conservation Institute

D-Plan

National Park Service Conserve-O-Grams

Getty Conservation Institute (GCI)

Getty Search Gateway

Glossary of Museum Materials

Heritage Preservation

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

International Council on Museums (ICOM)

Museum Computer Network

Museum Security Network

Museum Store Association

Museum Trustee Association

National Association for Museum
Exhibition (NAME)

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Northeast Document Conservation Center

Northern States Conservation Center

Save Outdoor Sculpture (SOS)

Society for American Archeology (SAA)

Society of American Archivists (SAA)

Society of Southwest Archivists (SSA)

Global Museum

National Park Service Publications

MuseumPests.net

Bug Battalion

Discover Life

ALI-ABA

E-conservation magazine

Grant Sources

Humanities Texas: Mini Grants
Mini-grants fund up to $1,500 of the costs associated with public humanities programs. These small grants, which are easy to apply for and administer, are particularly appropriate for funding a speaker and/or the rental of a traveling exhibition, including those provided by Humanities Texas.

Humanities Texas: Major Grants for Community Projects
Major grants for community projects fund comprehensive public programs such as lectures, seminars, and conferences; book and film discussions; interpretive exhibitions and materials; town forums and civic discussions; and teacher workshops. Programs should reflect substantial participation by both humanities scholars and members of the target audience(s).

Humanities Texas: Major Grants for Media Projects
Major grants for media projects fund film, radio, television, or interactive programming related to the humanities. Applicants may request funds for any phase of the project, including scripting, development, production, post-production, and in some cases, distribution and free public screenings. Humanities scholars should play an integral role in determining the content and approach of the project.

American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)
Workshop Scholarships

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

CMC COVID-Related Resources