Umfang:
xv, 231 Seiten
,
Illustrationen
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24 cm
ISBN:
9781138386839
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9781138386815
Inhalt:
Natural science collections--their place in society -- Strategy and management -- Governance, legal aspects and policy relating to strategic management of natural science collections -- Staff resources -- Acquisition and deaccession -- Virtual collections -- Access to collections -- Asking the right questions--putting it all into practice.
Inhalt:
"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, 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"--
Anmerkung:
Literaturangaben
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 9780429426599
Weitere Ausg.:
Erscheint auch als Online-Ausgabe Huxley, Robert Managing natural science collections Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2020
Sprache:
Englisch
Schlagwort(e):
Naturkundemuseum
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Sammlungsverwaltung
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