My boss has asked me to research what types of museums are charging for 
loans of collection items, and what fees are being charged for loans, fees 
separate from reimbursement for packing, shipping, and insurance.  I have 
checked the listserv but seen no recent discussion of the topic.  Back in 
2002, someone quoted a fee of approx. $100 per item as some sort of 
standard.  

I'm curious to know how much museums are charging, whether loan fees have 
an effect on the number of loan requests, and whether the loan fees vary 
based on the sorts of items being loaned.  We are a museum of circus 
history, with a general collection that includes framed fine art as well 
as folk art, wardrobe, tools, banners, along with much archival material.

Thank you for any help.

Sincerely,
Erin Foley

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Erin Foley
Library Director
Circus World Museum
550 Water Street
Baraboo, WI  53913
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