[BCMA] Collections Policy Questions

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

Hello Emma Wilton,

These are very good questions that I also would like to have advice on.
If you find information that is sharable, would you please share it with us?

Kind regards
*Trish Malfair*
*Museum Manager*

*Tofino Clayoquot Heritage Museum *

331 Main Street, Tofino, BC
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On Fri, 22 Apr 2022 at 10:41, Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv <
listserv at lists.museum.bc.ca> wrote:

> Hi there,
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> Our museum is currently reviewing our collections policy and we have run
> into some areas where some extra input/examples may help:
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>    1. Regarding deaccessioning, what have you done when the items you put
>    up for transfer to other institutions do not get accounted for? I know most
>    of the time objects should stay in the public sphere, but when that’s not
>    possible, what do you do? As well, how have you managed the optics
>    regarding disposal of objects and deaccessioning in general?
>    2. Regarding human remains;  how have you worded your human remains
>    clause?
>    3. Regarding repatriation; how have you worded your repatriation
>    statement?
>    4. Lastly, do you have a specific clause in your policy allowing for
>    time restrictions to be applied on certain donations regarding accessing
>    certain archival material that may contain sensitive information?
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> Any suggestions, answers or resources would be very helpful!
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> Thank you in advance,
>
> *Emma Wilton (she/her)*
>
> Collections and Exhibits Manager
>
> Sooke Region Museum and Visitor Centre
>
> (250) 642-6351 fax 250-642-7089
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> PO Box 774, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H7
>
> Sookeregionmuseum.com
>
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