Hello All –
In the next 8 months we are planning to
move our entire permanent collection from one off-site storage facility to
another. It is me and a small band of fearless volunteers who will be taking
on the 35,000 objects. Needless to say, I’m feeling a little
outnumbered at the moment. I’d like to propose to the Collections Committee
that we put a hiatus on taking in new acquisitions, but wanted to know what
other institutions have done under similar circumstances.
Did you write up a formal document about
what would be taken under special circumstances? (We all know there will be
SOMEthing unforeseen that has to be taken RIGHT NOW.) Also, how did you
handle asking potential donors to hang on to their treasures for another
year(ish)? Basically, if you’ve done it, let me know what you
thought and how you handled it.
You can reply on or off the list.
Either way, thanks in advance!
Laura Lee
Collection Manager
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