The following documents are the fundamental professional museum operation guidance for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum as defined by the American Alliance of Museums.
Code of Ethics
The Code of Ethics was prepared with consideration of Illinois laws, rules, executive orders and contracts. This document was also prepared with consideration of several professional sources including the American Alliance of Museums, the Smithsonian Institution, and the Chicago History Museum.
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Strategic Plan
A strategic plan provides goals and objectives, always aligned to the institution mission and vision. The ALPLM writes on a 5-year cycle identifying actionable steps and responsible team members with reviews and a final progress report that will inform future documents.
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Interpretive Plan
An interpretive plan defines the goals, objectives, audiences, mission, and vision of a cultural heritage institution. It is used to clarify identity and intent while outlining what the institution wants visitors to take away from an experience. The plan outlines ALPLM strengths and areas for potential improvement.
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Language Access Plan
This Language Access Plan outlines the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s [ALPLM] five-year plan for language access implementation, a timeline selected to achieve greater alignment with the Illinois Language Equity and Access Act.
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