Make sure that all written loan agreements are between the museum and the
owner and not you. A member of their board or staff should sign off on all
agreements - and they should check with their insurance company to see if
there is coverage for third party objects - an insurance rider may be
required.

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Senior Conservator
Los Angeles, CA

On Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM, meyeme52
<[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> I'm a Museum Studies Grad. Student who has volunteered to
> help with an upcoming exhibit at a small local history
> museum.  When conferring with an old museum internship
> supervisor she said I should ask them about my liability
> regarding the loaned objects.  This museum has had a history
> of break ins, with objects stolen and is not in the best
> neighborhood.  I hadn't thought of this and asked this at
> our last exhibition meeting exhibition, I was told that
> their insurance would cover it.  However because they are in
> between directors, I thought I should get a "second opinion"
> about this.  Even though I am a volunteer would I be liable
> for this?  If so would I need a contract?  Thanks!
>
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