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2008 ASTC Sourcebook of
Statistics & Analysis
ASTC, February 2009
Based primarily on data reported last summer by 195 science centers and museums, this 90-page report includes 78 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 24 science centers.
$40 for ASTC members, $50 for nonmembers. Available in PDF format only and delivered by e-mail.
For ASTC members only: Raw survey data available in Excel format. Licensing fee $100. To order, download the
following form and fax to Christine Ruffo at 202/783-7207.
 2008 Survey Data Package Order Form
(44 KB)
Table of Contents
Preface - Kim L. Cavendish
About the ASTC Sourcebook
The 2008 member survey
How data are reported
1 Science centers profiled
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 Employees and volunteers
Paid employees
Volunteers
Older adults serving in science centers
4 Finances
Admissions
Endowments
In-kind support
Operating expenses
Capital investment
Appendix A: Performance Ratios
Appendix B: 2008 Data Table
Appendix C: Survey Questionnaire
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