Is there a checklist for museum collections management policy?
It is based on the published collections management policies of several cultural historical and art museums in Finland and the authors’ own views and experiences of the work with collections. The checklist has been commented on by several professionals of the museums sector and it has been tested in museums of different type and size.
What was the recommendation on the protection and promotion of museums?
[2011] 36th session of the General Conference “Protection and promotion of museums and collections” ( 36 C/Resolution 46 ) [2012] 190th session of the Executive Board “Protection and promotion of museums and collections” ( 190 EX/Decision 11 )
What do you need to know about museum collection storage?
Evaluate each layer of the system and adapt it NPS Museum Handbook, Part I (2012) 7:1 Museum Collection Storage Handling, Packing, and Shipping Security and Fire Protection Museum Housekeeping Museum Collections Environment Biological Infestations Preservation: Getting Started
How are museum collections protected in Chapter 7?
The greater the number of layers, the more protection. Figure 7.1 illustrates the multi-layered approach to protecting an object with successive levels of containment. Although museum collection storage situations vary, the variables that need to be considered to properly house a collection are the same.
What should be included in a museum collection management policy?
To demonstrate these standards, museums should create a collections management policy that outlines the scope of a museum’s collection, explains how the museum cares for and makes collections available to the public, and clearly defines the roles of the parties responsible for managing the museum’s collections.
[2011] 36th session of the General Conference “Protection and promotion of museums and collections” ( 36 C/Resolution 46 ) [2012] 190th session of the Executive Board “Protection and promotion of museums and collections” ( 190 EX/Decision 11 )
What does it mean to store collections in a museum?
Museum collection storage is both a physical space and an ongoing process. • It is a dedicated space used for storing museum objects, natural history specimens and archival materials. This space is designed or upgraded to meet standards and requirements for the preservation, protection, and accessibility of the collection.
How are museum collections protected in Figure 7.1?
Figure 7.1 illustrates the multi-layered approach to protecting an object with successive levels of containment. Although museum collection storage situations vary, the variables that need to be considered to properly house a collection are the same. Evaluate each layer of the system and adapt it
