So you get to do all the leg work and then if anything "outstanding" comes along, they get the right of first refusal? I would not agree to that. If they are not collecting - even on a short-term basis - and something comes along that is appropriate for their institution but also appropriate for yours, well then it should be yours. You can always loan it to them later. On the other hand, if it is not a piece that you would normally collect, accepting it on their behalf and providing short-term storage would certainly be the professional thing to do. However, I agree with Anne Lane - an agreement between boards is needed that covers storage, insurance, etc.
Mary Helen Dellinger, Curator
Manassas Museum System
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Anne Lane
Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 2:20 PM
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Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Donations moratorium
Sounds like you get to do all the work and they get to pick and choose. Yes, a signed agreement by all means, and if they expect you to do paperwork and provide storage - well, some compensation should be involved.
Anne
Anne T Lane
COLLECTIONS MANAGER
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE CENTER
WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
CULLOWHEE NC 28723
828-227-7129
On Jul 18, 2016, at 6:12 PM, Laurel Fant <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:
A neighboring museum has decided to impose a one year moratorium on accepting donations for their museum. They are asking if we would be willing to be on a list to receive donations during this time as we share similar collecting policies. We are a county museum and they are a city museum within that county. They are asking us to notify them if any outstanding items that meet their criteria are offered to us. We think a signed agreement between our boards is needs. Have any other museums experienced this request? What suggestions can you share with us?
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Laurel Fant
Curator/Collections Manager
Rock County Historical Society
426 N Jackson St., Janesville, WI 53548
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