Lisa, I don't have a specific policy but at my last position we had 70,000+
objects.  We used a five year inventory rotation schedule.  This allowed us
to work through the process.  We did have issues and were slightly behind
due to reconciliation issues, numbering and software issues, but when I was
able to work effectively, it did work.  
Tracie

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Lisa Shockley [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent:	Thursday, February 03, 2005 10:16 AM
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> Subject:	Inventories of Collections
> 
> Good morning,
> 
> I want to know what institutions with collections numbering from maybe 
> 50,000 to 100,000 artifacts are doing for inventory. Specific procedures 
> with time frames, do you also have a statement in your Management 
> Policy, and the number of staff dedicated to collections and/or inventory.
> 
> If anyone wanted to share actual copies of the policies/procedures, I 
> would be very appreciative.
> 
> Thank you,
> Lisa
> 
> -- 
> Lisa Shockley	
> Collections Technician, Union Station, Kansas City
> KC Museum/Science City
> www.unionstation.org
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