When I first started at the Historic site I work at my first assignment
was to place all artifacts in Past perfect which the state of New Jersey had
purchased. I was given a pile of papers and binders three feet high. All
were different inventories done at the site about 20 years apart. Would it
surprise you if i said none of them matched and the computer I was to use
wasn't capable of handling the program.This started two years ago and I'm
still verifying the existence of artifacts (or non-existence) and trying to
determine where the missing pieces are. Some I have located in other state
sites other in the archives and still others are no where to be found.Most
seem to have disappeared when the State took control of this Housein the mid
90's. So to those wondering about updates I suggest they be done on a
regular basis so you don't have to do what I am doing now, this began 2
years ago by the way.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nicholas Burlakoff" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, April 18, 2003 8:57 AM
Subject: Re: A student question


> If the 30-year lapse in inventory is true, then it is way overdue for a
full
> inventory. The museum may be in violation of law in addition to poor
> management practices. Short of a full inventory I can think of no solution
> that is reliable.
> Nicholas Burlakoff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On
Behalf
> Of wmedinaj
> Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2003 8:08 PM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: A student question
>
> I visited a local museum  and noticed that this institution has not taken
> inventory of its collection for over 30 years. The staff members
responsible
> for this task argue there presently are many other projects to be also
> pursued, and to track the thousands  or items received since that time
would
> be a too costly and time consuming project.
>
> What would be the best way to complete these records? Currently the museum
> electronically archives its collection, assuming a certain number of the
> missing items. How could the staff best update the current information?
>
> Your feedback will be very much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> William
> [log in to unmask]
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
> http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
> information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail
message
> to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
"help"
> (without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
> [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read
"Signoff
> Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>
> =========================================================
> Important Subscriber Information:
>
> The Museum-L FAQ file is located at
http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed
information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message
to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help"
(without the quotes).
>
> If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to
[log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff
Museum-L" (without the quotes).
>

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).