The mission of the New England Museum Association is to strengthen member museums and museums in the region. To achieve this mission, NEMA fosters communication and ethical conduct; provides professional development; promotes excellence in museum operations; and encourages support for the museum community.

NEMA's Services Include:

• NEMA News
  a 32-page quarterly journal devoted to vital issues in the museum profession
• NEMA eNews
  A quarterly email update sent out in between NEMA News printings.
• NEMA Jobs
  this e-publication is updated every week.
• A series of one-day workshops throughout the year
• An Annual Conference
• An annual Publications Competition
• Leaders in Innovation Award
  Recognizes New England museum programs and initiatives that advance the museum field in new and creative ways
• Publications Including:
  The Salary and Benefits Survey
  a comprehensive study produced every three years
  The Employers Handbook
  information on hiring, personnel policies, discipline and termination, and staff benefits.
• Products and Services Directory
  am online directory listing companies and consultants providing services and products to museums
• Museum Policy Loan Service
  sample policies from a wide-range of museums throughout New England.
• Group Purchasing
  offered through W.B. Mason. Order from a list of more than 100 of the most frequently used office supplies specially priced for NEMA members.
• Member Discussion Lists
  NEMA Collections; NEMA Interpretation and Public Programs; NEMA Administration and Facilities; and NEMA IMP (Independent Museum Professional) Issues. Unmoderated internet lists let you network and share information with colleagues. Open to Members only.
• RFP Distribution Service
  NEMA welcomes Request for Proposals from member and non-member museums and other entities, such as municipalities. RFPs are distributed to our listserv, which has been established for NEMA's Independent Museum Professional and Corporate Members.
• Current Exhibitions
  Available on the NEMA website. A listing of active Institutional Members’ exhibitions with a link to their websites.

Professional Affinity Groups
All members can network with colleagues in thirteen different professional affinity groups.

The NEMA Board of Directors
These colleagues are elected by the general NEMA membership to serve on the NEMA Board, and are committed to serving fellow professionals in the New England region.

NEMA Staff
Listing of NEMA's staff and areas of responsibility.

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