No process, no review. Once we make a decision to put something on view, it stays put until the exhibition ends. -Stephen Nowlin Bruce Kato writes: >I am interested in developing a formal process for administrative review of >exhibitions or objects on temporary exhibit that a patron may find >objectionable. I am unaware of any examples that currently exist within the >museum community. > >The closest policy that I have found is the review or request for >reconsideration process used by most public libraries when a book is being >challenged by a patron. If a material is questioned, the patron is asked to >fill out a Library Material Form, which is reviewed by the Library Board. >The Board acts as the review committee. If the Board's decision does not >satisfy the patron, an appeal may be made to the City Council. > >If any of your institutions have developed similar procedures, I would >appreciate receiving examples. > >Thank You. > >Bruce Kato, Chief Curator >Alaska State Museums >395 Whittier Street >Juneau, Alaska 99801 >[log in to unmask]