Ann, while I am not an expert in this area,  I do know that museums are
increasingly charging loan fees--especially the larger institutions-- to
help defray administrative costs.  In fact, the high cost of processing
these loans has caused some institutions to put a moratorium on loans.  My
registrar tells me that institutions are charging between $50. and $100. per
piece.  She also informed me that the registrar at the Orlando Museum has
assembled some data about this.  You may want to contact her.

Les Reker
Director of Collections & Exhibitions
THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM
1251 Wynnton Road
Columbus, GA 31906
fax:  (706)649-1070


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Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2001 8:21 AM
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Subject: Loan Policy


We at the New Brunswick Musuem are reviewing our Loan Policy, and I wonder
if I could ask for some input from the group.  I have been hearing recently
about "loan fees".  We have never charged a fee for loans to other
institutions.  The borrowing institutions usually pay for shipping, crating,
insurance etc.  Do other institutions charge a loan fee and if so how do you
arrive at a price?

I would appreciate any comments or suggestions, and if anyone has a Loan
Policy they would be willing to share that would be great.

Anne Marr
Registrar
New Brunswick Museum
Saint John, NB
Canada

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