Overview

This landmark publication is the first to draw together all aspects of museum collections management in one handbook. It is designed for anyone with responsibility for a cultural collection and covers everything a collections manager needs to know. It describes professional practice in managing cultural objects and works of art, whatever the size and nature of the collection. The book includes essential information on: Legal aspects of collections Ethical issues such as due diligence and immunity from seizure Up to date concerns such as sustainability, crossing borders and financial constraints Loans, acquisitions, inventory and movement. The book describes all collections management procedures in a simple step-by-step process and is clear and easy to use with all procedures based on international museum practice. Examples of real forms, policies and documents drawn from major museums are included throughout the text and act as guides for any transaction. Readership: Packed full of practical information, advice and good practice, this will be essential reading for all museum professionals, curators of private collections and museum studies students.

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Author:   Freda Matassa
Publisher:   Facet Publishing
Imprint:   Facet Publishing
Edition:   New ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.80cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.191kg
ISBN:  

9781856047012

ISBN 10:   1856047016
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   23 May 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PART 1: COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT: OVERVIEW AND PRINCIPLES 1. What is collections management? Fundamentals Know what you have and where to find it A brief history An international perspective Summary References 2. Legal requirements Fundamentals Artists' resale rights Copyright Customs and excise CITES and cultural objects Cultural goods and taxation in the UK Immunity from seizure Summary References 3. Ethical considerations Fundamentals Deaccessioning and disposal Due diligence Provenance Summary References 4. Practical aspects Fundamentals of collection care Risk management Insurance and indemnity Security Emergency response Summary References PART 2: COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT: PROCESSES 5. Documentation Fundamentals Policy Procedures Information systems Documentation plan Cataloguing Marking and labelling Condition reports Inventories Retrospective documentation Summary References 6. Movement Fundamentals Moving objects within a building Handling Planning and risk assessment for moves Procedures Equipment External moves Planning and risk assessment Packing for transport Transport Documentation Summary References 7. Storage Fundamentals Storage buildings Storage systems Environmental conditions Inventory Hazardous materials Integrated pest management (IPM) Summary References 8. Acquisitions Fundamentals Policy Legal and ethical requirements Contract Procedures Collections impact Catalogue information Provenance Shared or co-owned works Fractional gifts Multiple copies, editioned works and e-media Commissions Unclaimed loans and unwanted gifts Summary References 9. Loans Fundamentals Rights and responsibilities Loans policy Due diligence for loans Loans procedure Facilities report Conditions of loan Valuations Loan agreement Insurance and indemnity Long-term loans Condition inspection Couriers Packing and transport Return Documentation for loans Summary References 10. Exhibitions and displays Fundamentals Due diligence policy for loans Installation In-house displays Loans in Exhibitions Insurance Travelling exhibitions Exhibition costs Summary References 11. Access Fundamentals Options for providing access Policy Risk assessment Study rooms Access to stores Virtual access Summary References Bibliography

Reviews

...an excellent up-to-date resource for collection managers and other people working and aspiring to work in the cultural heritage sector. It is a book that every museum should have in the office. - Managing Information This is an important and useful book. Our copy arrived yesterday and already I've found it useful! It's careful, comprehensive and above all, well-evidenced. - Dr Samuel J M M Alberti This book brings together all the fundamentals of collections management in an easy-to-read, accessible format (or guide?) - an essential reference book for all museums. - Diane Gwilt

Author Information

Freda Matassa FRSA MA(Hons) DipAL DipEd is a wellknown UK expert on collections management who advises, teaches and lectures internationally. Former Head of Collections Management at the Tate Gallery and co-founder of the European Registrars Conference, she is expert adviser on several European projects for museum standards and to the Minister of Culture on immunity from seizure. She was recently named one of the Top 50 Women to Watch in the arts.

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