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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Author : Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Publisher : Museum of Fine Arts Boston
ISBN 13 : 9780878468621
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (686 download)

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Download or read book Museum of Fine Arts, Boston written by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and published by Museum of Fine Arts Boston. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative guide to the MFA Boston's era-spanning collections of art, ceramics, jewelry and much more This newly updated edition of the definitive guide to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston's most enduring masterpieces provides an enticing introduction to a collection that circles the globe and spans thousands of years. Featuring more than 500 works of art--from Native American ceramics to European silver, Egyptian funerary arts to Warhol silkscreens, alongside world-renowned paintings and sculpture, all reproduced in vibrant color--this substantial guide invites readers and visitors alike to experience the surprise, delight and inspiration offered by the collections of a major museum.

Managing Previously Unmanaged Collections

Author : Angela Kipp
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442263490
Total Pages : 203 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Managing Previously Unmanaged Collections written by Angela Kipp and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing previously unmanaged collections can be challenging. The process of securing the collection and making it accessible needs the mindset of a collections manager as well as the one of a project manager. The target audience are museum professionals with a basic training in collections care that are confronted with collections that are either large in numbers (1000+ artifacts) or stored confusingly, or both. The book is a step-by-step guide how to approach this situation, assuming that there's nothing to start with but a collection that has to be accessioned and the person who is assigned to do it. It is about how to bring order into the chaos, to define what is needed in terms of time, money, staff and material, to spot facility issues and potential dangers, and to use the power of networking to solve an otherwise unsolvable task. Many chapters conclude with “logical exits,” the points at which the collection in a condition that allows you to leave it for the next curator to take over. A common issue is that time frames are often so tight that the target of having the collection in good shape at the end of a contract or at a fixed date can’t be met. Another common scenario may be that other projects become more important and you have to stop working on the collection, which might sound familiar to many directors of small museums. “Logical exits” are the points you can do this without risking that everything you’ve done so far or since the last “logical exit” was a waste of time. For contractors those “logical exits” might serve as orientation points when negotiating the work that has to be done on the collection.

Valuing Your Collection

Author : Freda Matassa
Publisher : Facet Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783301872
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book Valuing Your Collection written by Freda Matassa and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2017-07-10 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book addresses the issue of valuing objects in cultural collections, ranging from high-value to low or no-value and featuring a range of collections including fine art, archives, science and photography. Practical advice is given on how to assign values and best practice examples are drawn from museums, libraries and archives. The subject of valuation has always been challenging for museums and public collections and is becoming more urgent as monetary values of many items continue to break records. There is an increase in lending, with more loans requiring a value for insurance. Cultural collections and exhibitions are expanding to all corners of the world, while, at the same time, lenders are becoming more risk-averse. Valuing Your Collection will address the issues and offer some solutions. Content covered includes: questions of valuing public and private cultural collectionsassigning values to individual objects or an entire collectionlegal and ethical considerationsdiscussion of authentication and attributionthe insurance business and valuationguides to valuing different types of collectionsa range of case studies showing valuation across multiple sectorssample templates with criteria for valuing different objects. This book will be useful for curators of cultural collections, professionals in museums, libraries and archives, cultural heritage students, private collectors, those involved with art insurance, art business and anyone requiring practical guidance on valuation.

David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (442 download)

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Download or read book David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents the David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago in Illinois, featuring over 7000 objects spanning five centuries of Western and Eastern civilizations. Provides information about exhibitions, events, the collection, educational programs, and membership. Posts contact information via mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail.

Managing Natural Science Collections

Author : Robert Huxley
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429761430
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (297 download)

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Download or read book Managing Natural Science Collections written by Robert Huxley and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-07-15 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Natural Science Collections demonstrates the need for consistency and evidence-based decision making in the management of natural science collections, which are becoming increasingly valuable when it comes to addressing societal challenges. Drawing upon the experience of four experts who have managed some of the largest and most diverse collections in the world, the book aims to assist in the making of strategic and operational decisions regarding care, development, access and resource management. Encouraging the reader to consider how collection strategies can be aligned with the mission of their institution and contribute to its vision, the authors also examine ways to deliver a consistent approach that will secure the present and future availability and relevance of collections. Principles of good practice and resource optimisation in an ethical and legal context are provided throughout the book, as well as case studies, sample documents and templates, all of which will be useful for discussion and teaching. Managing Natural Science Collections encourages each reader to consider the different options available to them. As such, it should be essential reading for museum practitioners and other professionals around the world who are involved with any strategic aspect of managing natural science collections. Students of museum studies will also find much to interest them within the pages of this book.

Managing Image Collections

Author : Margot Note
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780630565
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Managing Image Collections written by Margot Note and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-02-03 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores issues surrounding all aspects of visual collection management, taken from real-world experience in creating management systems and digitizing core content. Readers will gain the knowledge to manage the digitization process from beginning to end, assess and define the needs of their particular project, and evaluate digitization options. Additionally, they will select strategies which best meet current and future needs, acquire the knowledge to select the best images for digitization, and understand the legal issues surrounding digitization of visual collections. - Offers practical information for the busy information professional - Concentrates solely on image management - Focuses on unique needs of born digital and digitized images

Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries

Author : Karen C. Kohn
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442250658
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries written by Karen C. Kohn and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-06-24 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Librarians have long used data to describe their collections. Traditional measures have simply been inputs and outputs: volumes acquired, processed, owned, or circulated. With the growth since the 1990s of cultures of assessment, librarians have sought statistics that are evaluative rather than simply descriptive. More recently, exponentially increasing journal prices and an economic recession have intensified the need to make careful purchasing decisions and to justify these to administrators. A methodical evaluation of a library collection can help librarians understand and meet user needs and can help communicate to administrators that the library is a good use of the institution’s money. Collection Evaluation in Academic Libraries: A Practical Guide for Librarians equips collections managers to select and implement a method or several methods of evaluating their library collections. It includes sections on four tools for evaluation: • Comparison to peer institutions • Core lists • Usage statistics from circulation and ILL • Citation analysis Chapters on each of these approaches present the advantages and disadvantages of each method, instructions on data collection and analysis—with screenshots—and suggested action steps after completing the analysis. With a unique combination of step-by-step instructions and discussions of the purpose and role of data, this book provides an unusually thorough guide to collection evaluation. It will be indispensable for collection development librarians and anyone looking to strengthen the culture of assessment within the library.

Creating Digital Collections

Author : Allison Zhang
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 1780631383
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Creating Digital Collections written by Allison Zhang and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2014-01-23 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Libraries recognize the importance of digitizing archival material to improve access to and preservation of their special collections. This book provides a step-by-step guide for creating digital collections, including examples and practical tips that have never been published before. - Illustrates concepts with an on-going case study at the end of each chapter - Provides detailed technical information and practical experience Discusses practitioners' insight in digitization - Can be used as a guide for creating digital collections

Guide to Environmental Protection of Collections

Author : Barbara Appelbaum
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Guide to Environmental Protection of Collections written by Barbara Appelbaum and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing for those with little or no technical background, Appelbaum clarifies the various phenomena that affect objects, how those objects respond, and what to do about it. The first half of the book covers five basic topics of preservation, and the second part goes into detail about the needs of specific materials and objects.

Preserve, Protect, and Defend

Author : Barbara Appelbaum
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781984056757
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book Preserve, Protect, and Defend written by Barbara Appelbaum and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preserve, Protect, and Defend: A Practical Guide to the Care of Collections is an essential text for museum professionals, volunteers and consultants across a wide range of responsibilities: curators, registrars, collections managers, archivists, museum administrators, museum educators, conservators, art historians, operations staff, designers, engineers, architects, building contractors, suppliers, security specialists, and pest control experts. The topics are wide ranging: conservation assessments; practical advice for examining collections and buildings to uncover collection safety issues; routine collection safety practices; preparing for the unexpected, including wind and water penetration, fire and smoke, and infestations; and controlling the museum environment including temperature and relative humidity, light and lighting, and air quality. The book also offers an inside look into the world of museums and the people who work in them. Written in the accessible-and sometimes irreverent-style that the author is famous for, this book is a must-have for everyone who cares for collections and the buildings that house them-museums of all sizes, archives, libraries, and private collections.

Stop It!

Author : Benjamin Dover
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781880925003
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Stop It! written by Benjamin Dover and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses what legal and illegal collection tactics are and describes how to stop the illegal methods by using letters, forms, and other means.

The Complete Guide to Credit and Collection Law - 2016 Edition

Author : Jay Winston
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997684100
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (841 download)

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Download or read book The Complete Guide to Credit and Collection Law - 2016 Edition written by Jay Winston and published by . This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections

Author : Claire B. Joseph
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781442281691
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (816 download)

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Book Synopsis The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections by : Claire B. Joseph

Download or read book The Medical Library Association Guide to Developing Consumer Health Collections written by Claire B. Joseph and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This authoritative book guides both library graduate school students and seasoned librarians from academic, health sciences, and public libraries, to develop, maintain, nurture, and advertise consumer health collections. It covers all that is involved in developing a new consumer health library.

A Guide to the Preventive Conservation of Photograph Collections

Author : Bertrand Lavédrine
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780892367016
Total Pages : 304 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (67 download)

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Book Synopsis A Guide to the Preventive Conservation of Photograph Collections by : Bertrand Lavédrine

Download or read book A Guide to the Preventive Conservation of Photograph Collections written by Bertrand Lavédrine and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2003 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A resource for the photographic conservator, conservation scientist, curator, as well as professional collector, this volume synthesizes both the masses of research that has been completed to date and the international standards that have been established on the subject.

The Art Collector's Handbook

Author : Mary Rozell
Publisher : Lund Humphries Publishers Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781848224018
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book The Art Collector's Handbook written by Mary Rozell and published by Lund Humphries Publishers Limited. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the rapid and unprecedented global expansion of the art market, new collectors are emerging every day. When buying art, whether for pure enjoyment, for investment or some other motive, few art collectors consider the practical and financial implications of owning and maintaining art, and many do not have a plan for how they might eventually dispose of it. This book, probing a number of resources and incorporating advice from top experts in the field, offers guidance on collection management and care, and serves as an important reference guide for collectors and those charged with managing.

A Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in the History of Chemistry and Chemical Technology

Author : Colleen Wickey
Publisher : Chemical Heritage Foundation
ISBN 13 : 9780941901055
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis A Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in the History of Chemistry and Chemical Technology by : Colleen Wickey

Download or read book A Guide to Archives and Manuscript Collections in the History of Chemistry and Chemical Technology written by Colleen Wickey and published by Chemical Heritage Foundation. This book was released on 1987 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough inventory of research resources in American repositories, the Guide lists collections in the history of chemistry and chemical engineering, the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and a number of related chemical process industries and businesses, from personal and professional papers of chemical scientists and engineers to business records of the chemical process industries.

Guide for Training Collection Development Librarians

Author : American Library Association. Subcommittee on Guide for Training Collection Development Librarians
Publisher : American Library Association
ISBN 13 : 9780838934630
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (346 download)

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Download or read book Guide for Training Collection Development Librarians written by American Library Association. Subcommittee on Guide for Training Collection Development Librarians and published by American Library Association. This book was released on 1996 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Skillfully acquisitions and collection development plays a key role in creating exceptional libraries. These authoritative resources provide the guidance you need to build and maintain the comprehensive, high-quality collection your customers demand. Get expert advice on: a- selecting material from serial to CD-ROMs; b- participating effectively in the budget process; and c- evaluating your existing collections and vendors. Developed by ALA's Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, this blueprint for a collection-development training program can be easily adapted to meet the collection management goals and organizational structures found in libraries of all types and sizes. Outlines for training are given in these areas, among many others: collection and development policies; selection and review processes; weeding and deselection; and navigating electronic networks. The guide divides training into three skill levels, supplies a curriculum framework matched to collection duties, and identifies competencies achievable after training.