2006 ASTC Sourcebook of Statistics & Analysis

2006 ASTC Sourcebook of Statistics & Analysis
ASTC, January 2007

Based primarily on data reported last summer by 205 science centers and museums, this 90-page report includes 76 charts and graphs and a comprehensive table of data, by institution. Facilities, programs, attendance, membership, employees and volunteers, finances, and expansion and renewal are primary topics. Also included is a 5-year attendance report based on monthly data provided by 25 science centers.

$40 for ASTC members, $50 for nonmembers. Shipping and handling extra.

For ASTC members only: Raw survey data in Excel format available on CD. Licensing fee $100. To order, download the following form and fax to Christine Ruffo at 202/783-7207.

2006 Survey Data CD-ROM Order Form
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Table of Contents

Preface - Kim L. Cavendish

About the ASTC Sourcebook
    The 2006 member survey
    How data is reported
    Acknowledgments

1 Science centers profiled
    A global movement
    A science center for every community
    A resource for learning
    Responding to change

2 Serving the Public, Serving Schools: Attendance and Membership
    The big picture
    Supporting the schools
   Memberships
    Attendance patterns and trends
    A closer look

3 Science Center Workforce
    Paid employees
    Volunteers

4 Science Center Finances
    Admissions
    Endowments
    In-kind support
    Operating expenses
    Capital investment

Appendix A: Performance Ratios
Appendix B: 2006 Data Table
Appendix C: Survey Questionnaire