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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi there,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Our museum is currently reviewing our collections policy and we have run into some areas where some extra input/examples may help:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0cm' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>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?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Regarding human remains; how have you worded your human remains clause? <o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Regarding repatriation; how have you worded your repatriation statement?<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoListParagraph style='margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>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?<o:p></o:p></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Any suggestions, answers or resources would be very helpful!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Thank you in advance,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Emma Wilton (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Collections and Exhibits Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Sooke Region Museum and Visitor Centre<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>(250) 642-6351 fax 250-642-7089<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>PO Box 774, Sooke, BC V9Z 1H7<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-CA'>Sookeregionmuseum.com<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>