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Member Benefits

Being a member of MAS or affiliated with a MAS member museum has its benefits!

• Join regionally-based Networks to discuss issues and concerns
• Participate in specialized professional development
• Join Special Interest Groups to discuss specific museological fields and areas of interest
• Receive reduced rates for MAS professional development and more!

Networks

Networks are regionally-defined groupings of MAS member museums. Each is unique with its own individual identity and ways of working. Networks meet regularly to share information & ideas, discuss issues & concerns and work together on joint projects. Each network appoints a volunteer Network Representative to coordinate its activities and provide a liaison with MAS staff and board. Networks are a valuable member group within the Museums Association and have become an increasingly important vehicle for consultation for both MAS board and staff.


The key roles for the networks are:

1. to facilitate communication between:
   - MAS board & staff and network members;
   - Networks;
   - museums within a network;
   and
2. to facilitate collective activities and projects within individual networks.

The Network Knowledge Exchange is a network-based training opportunity designed to increase knowledge and build on skills. The Network Representatives work with MAS staff to ensure the Network Knowledge Exchange workshop meets the training needs of the network’s members.

Network operating grants of up to $500.00 are available annually to active networks to help offset the
operational cost of the network.
For more network information, please contact:

Special Interest Groups

The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are member groups of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan and are an integral part of MAS’ education and professional development program.

A Special Interest Group (SIG) is a group of people involved in a particular area of practice, interest, or a specific museological field.  SIGs facilitate individual and organizational development of the museum community by engaging in professional development activities, collegial and professional exchange, and other priorities as identified by the group members, such as advocacy and communication. These groups work together with MAS to further the advancement of museums throughout Saskatchewan.

This program is designed primarily, but not exclusively, for paid museum professionals who are mid-to-advanced career and work in mid-to-large sized museums.

Benefits

• Widen circle of contacts
• Expand sources of information
• Alleviate the feeling of working in isolation
• Be involved in the decision-making process for MAS’ professional development related to your group
• Influence MAS action on issues and program directions
• Be part of an organized network of colleagues
• Increase knowledge through professional development opportunities
• Enhance leadership skills by taking on the role of SIG Representative

Participant subsidies to attend discussion groups and reduced rates for professional development opportunities are available only for individuals who are MAS members or affiliated with a MAS member institution*.

Join a Special Interest Group

To learn more or become a member of any of the above groups, please contact our MAS staff person (contact information below). 

Fees

There is no fee to join or be part of a Special Interest Group, however, you must be a MAS member or affiliated with a MAS member institution.  Fees may apply for specialized sessions.

Special Interest Group Requirements

MAS’ Guidelines for Special Interest Groups provides information about the purpose, function, and requirements for each group.  It also outlines the SIG Representative’s role and responsibility, MAS’ support for the Special Interest Groups, and provides templates for all necessary documents.  This is available to all SIG members upon request.  To learn more, please contact our MAS staff person (contact information below). 


For more SIG information, please contact: