Lisa -

Since you are in Texas already, You may want to look at attending the
upcoming AAM workshop Best Practices in Collections Management: Collections
Planning that will be held on January 27-28 in San Antonio.  This workshop
will be focusing on creating a collection plan.

I hope you will be able to attend, I am planning on being there.
Tracie Evans
Collections Manager
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
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PO Box 2570 Waco TX 76702
254/750-8631


Here is the information:

Best Practices in Collections Stewardship: Collections Planning
January 23-24, 2004 - San Antonio

Hosted by the Witte Museum
Based on national, collaborative research done by the National Museum of
American History and the American Association of Museums, this seminar will
enable museums to:
*       Assess their current collecting practices
*        Create a sound intellectual framework for collection
*       Outline the components for a written plan
*       Identify barriers in the process
*       Strategize for successful implementation
Session formats include focused presentations, interactive exercises, case
studies, and small group discussions.


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Lisa Moellering [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 8:21 AM
> To:   [log in to unmask]
> Subject:      Collecting Plans
>
> Does anyone have examples or advice on drafting a collecting plan?  I read
> the article in Museum News but wanted to know anyone's thoughts on the
> process and any examples if available.
>
> Thanks very much.
>
> Lisa Moellering
> Curator of Collections/Registrar
> Holocaust Museum Houston
> 5401 Caroline Street
> Houston, Texas 77004
> 713.942.8000 x110
> 713.942.7953 (fax)
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