Collections Management Policy

The Collections Management Policy governs all procedures related to the development, management, preservation, and use of ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø's holdings of art works, cultural artifacts, rare books, and historical records, collections that are stewarded by Special Collections. The most recent version was approved by the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Board of Trustees on October 2, 2021.

The Collection Management Policy is a comprehensive written statement that:

  • Sets forth the mission of the ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø Special Collections;
  • Explains how this mission is pursued through collection activity,
  • Articulates ²ÝÁñ³ÉÈËÉçÇø’s professional standards regarding objects in its care, and
  • Serves as a guide to staff in carrying out their collection related responsibilities.

Collections Management Policy 2021

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