On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 2:27 PM, Jennifer Snyder <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

David, I also would be interested in a copy of that PDF.

Thanks,
Jennifer Snyder

> -------Original Message-------
> From: David Harvey <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Paranormal Investigation Policy
> Sent: Oct 27 '09 12:18
>
> Hi Jennifer,
>
> This is actually an area that I have been working on in the past year to
> formulate guidelines for both paranormal groups and museums and historic
> sites on these on-site investigations. I did an informal online survey on
> Museum-L back in the spring and received quite a number of responses from a
> variety of institutions.
>
> I have given two recent lectures on this - first at a paranormal
> conference in June and then at the annual meeting of the Western
> Association for Art Conservation this past August in Juneau, Alaska. There
> are benefits and concerns on both sides and I am working to bridge this so
> that there is increased awareness and sensitivity among all involved. I am
> actually in the middle of writing up my lectures into a pamphlet form. Once
> I have this new pamphlet finished I will be happy to send out PDF's to
> any who are interested. (I have one pamphlet that was written last year on
> doing Paranormal Research).
>
> I would be happy to talk to you about the specifics off the list -
> especially if you have some immediate concerns.
>
> Cheers!
> Dave
>
> David Harvey
> Senior Conservator and Museum Consultant
> Los Angeles, CA
>
>

> On Tue, Oct 27, 2009 at 9:33 AM, Jennifer Hurst <[LINK:
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> wrote:
>
>
> Does anyone have a paranormal investigation policy that you can share? We
> have been inundated with requests for paranormal researchers to “study”
> our historic properties. Before we proceed further we would like to be as
> informed as possible so if anyone has any experience with this and any
> policies or guidelines in place that you could share would be much
> appreciated. Also, how do you deal with insurance for researchers? � What
> do you charge? � Do you make them sign a waiver? How much control do you
> have of the distribution of information gathered during the investigation?
> What kind of controls do you put in place? How do you screen these groups?
> Is it worth it? Does it affect site visitation? Has income and visibility
> increased?
>
> �
>
> Thanks so much for the help!
>
> �
>
> Jen
>

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