At 08:57 PM 03/02/2000 -0600, you wrote:
>I am the new curator at a small art and local history museum.  This is
>my first job since getting my degree and I am still trying to find the
>best path to take when it comes to the collection.

Where are you located?  Many questions can be answered by mentors who have
many years experience with such items.  Peers can also confirm your
opinions when you need to search out a conservator (and possibly give
recommendations).

Many regional and state groups have affinity groups for registrars and
collection management personnel (I joined the Collection Managers Committee
in Texas to meet peers).  Contact the local chair of your region and see if
they can pair you up with an oldtimer...I mean mentor.

Sally


Sally Baulch-Rhoden
Collections Manager
Cultural History Division
Texas Memorial Museum

Science is a Cultural Construct

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