Museum - The as an institution with the Museums Australia Constitution (2013) defines a ‘museum’ following characteristics: A museum helps people understand the world by using objects and ideas to interpret the past and present and explore the future. A museum preserves and researches collections, and makes objects and information accessible in actual and virtual environments. Museums are established in the public interest as permanent, not-for-profit organisations that contribute long-term value to communities. scope/coverage This policy applies to the Griffith University Art Collection. This Policy provides guidance on the items that can be considered for deaccession from the collection, details the criteria applicable in consideration of any deaccession and outlines the options and constraints pertaining to any subsequent disposals. POLICY EMPHASIS AND REVIEW Griffith University Art Collection policies are strategic planning documents and, as such, will be reviewed by the Director, Griffith Art Museum, Director, Queensland College of Art, The Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) and the Vice Chancellor every four years. policy STATEMENT Deaccessioning works from the register of the University Art Collection and the associated asset register of the University is an administrative process focused on effective collection record control. Assessing works for deaccession and disposal is a legitimate process in the formation and management of art collections applied to refining and improving their quality and appropriateness in keeping with organisational priorities, capacity and available resources. The Griffith University Art Collection Deaccession Policy provides criteria against which decisions are made in respect of deaccession of cultural assets, and communicates the processes through which the Deaccession Policy is implemented. The Policy guidelines for deaccessioning follow established industry standards, and are in accordance with the University's community responsibility to ensure that items currently in its care are disposed of in a way that their cultural value is not lost to the wider community. The disposal of a work must only be undertaken with a full understanding of the significance of the item, its character, legal standing, and any loss of public trust that might result from such action. No action pertaining to deaccessioning and disposal should be undertaken which would impair the integrity and good standing of the University within the profession and the community. All proceeds gained from disposal will be used for collection development purposes.
Museum - The Museums Australia Constitution (2013) defines a ‘museum’ as an institution with the following characteristics: A museum helps people understand the world by using objects and ideas to interpret the past and present and explore the future. A museum preserves and researches collections, and makes objects and information accessible in actual and virtual environments. Museums are established in the public interest as permanent, not-for-profit organisations that contribute long-term value to communities. scope/coverage This policy applies to the Griffith University Art Collection. This Policy provides guidance on the items that can be considered for deaccession from the collection, details the criteria applicable in consideration of any deaccession and outlines the options and constraints pertaining to any subsequent disposals. POLICY EMPHASIS AND REVIEW Griffith University Art Collection policies are strategic planning documents and, as such, will be reviewed by the Director, Griffith Art Museum, Director, Queensland College of Art, The Pro Vice Chancellor (Arts, Education and Law) and the Vice Chancellor every four years. policy STATEMENT Deaccessioning works from the register of the University Art Collection and the associated asset register of the University is an administrative process focused on effective collection record control. Assessing works for deaccession and disposal is a legitimate process in the formation and management of art collections applied to refining and improving their quality and appropriateness in keeping with organisational priorities, capacity and available resources. The Griffith University Art Collection Deaccession Policy provides criteria against which decisions are made in respect of deaccession of cultural assets, and communicates the processes through which the Deaccession Policy is implemented. The Policy guidelines for deaccessioning follow established industry standards, and are in accordance with the University's community responsibility to ensure that items currently in its care are disposed of in a way that their cultural value is not lost to the wider community. The disposal of a work must only be undertaken with a full understanding of the significance of the item, its character, legal standing, and any loss of public trust that might result from such action. No action pertaining to deaccessioning and disposal should be undertaken which would impair the integrity and good standing of the University within the profession and the community. All proceeds gained from disposal will be used for collection development purposes.