Kimberly -

We have a collections committee chaired by a BLM archeologist with some
museum background, an advisory board member (we do not have a governing
board) with a background in textiles.  Three other advisory board members.
The committee was a three person committee, then expanded to five.  It will
probably contract again.  In what is a break from standard museum practices
and I hope unusual, the committee has final authority.  Our budget is about
$150,000.00.  We have two full time people and two to three part timers.
All can handle some aspects of new acquisions.  The committee meets three to
four times a year or as needed.

Audra Oliver
Rock Springs Historical Museum
Rock Springs, WY

----- Original Message -----
From: Kimberly Beach <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2000 3:04 PM
Subject: Policies on new acquisitions


> Hi to all,
>
> I am curious to know what the procedure is for new
> acquisitions at other institutions.
>
> Do you have a committee?
> If so, who is on it?
> Who has the final authority to accept or reject an
> possible donation?
> What is the size of your institution?
> Which staff member handles new acquisitions?
> How often do you hold meetings?
>
> Thanks to anyone who can help.
>
> Kimberly A. Beach
> Curator
> Historical Society of Rockland County
>
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