Sylvia,

We have an electronic security system on all doors to collections storage;
only collections, security and a limited number of maintenance staff have
access.  We keep a number of passes in collections that we can sign
out to interns or researchers.  Whoever in the department signs the card out
is responsible for the return of that card and for the actions of the
person it's been signed out to.

Robin Toulouse
Collections Services Manager
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis




On Mon, 20 Oct 1997, Sylvia Duggan wrote:

> We are examining our policy and procedures for access of to storage and
> other staff only areas by researchers or visitors.
>
> What kind of systems for badges, visitors log etc. do people use.
> How do you verify that the badges are returned to the proper place in
> the museum or that they are not reused?
>
> Thanks for any suggestions or resources of where to look at systems.
>
> Sylvia S. Duggan
> Assistant Registrar, Loans
> University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
>