David,

I suggest investigatating the use of Object ID, the international
documentation standard for describing cultural objects in the event of
theft.  The web site with complete information can be found at:
http://www.object-id.com/.

Cynthia Scott
Summer Institute for Knowledge Sharing
Department of Information Studies
UCLA

----- Original Message -----
From: David Bingell <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Monday, April 15, 2002 7:16 PM
Subject: NAGPRA objects returned


> This question is specifically for Native American
> museums that have received NAGPRA or other
> repatriation-based objects into their collections --
> or those of you who may be able to help with this
> issue.
>
> I'm developing a collections policy for the tribe I
> work for, and am trying to wrap my mind around the
> issue of repatriated objects that will be returned,
> but not cared for within the museum.
>
> How are other museums dealing with cataloging these
> items, so that they will be identified if stolen
> again, but are never going to be exhibited, or even
> shelved in the museum itself.
>
> Do you, Native American Museums, have policies
> relating to this subject, and if so, please respond.
>
> Thank you all!
> David Bingell
> Collections Manager,
> Nohwike' Bagowa White Mountain Apache Cultural Center
> and Museum
>
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