AHVS488B

Collections Management

An examination of the development and contemporary roles of museum collections, with an emphasis on the principles and practices involved in their management, including policy development, legal and ethical considerations, documentation and information management, acquisitions, accessioning, deaccessioning, loans, risk management, care and handling. Issues of ownership, access and collections planning are also addressed.

Lecture: 3h

Lab: 0h

Tutorial: 0h

Credits: 1.5