Who
Senior staff member responsible for day-to-day operation & reports to the governing body
Who is a Museum director
Object(s) acquired by a museum
What is an Acquisition
A series of steps to be followed as a constant and repetitive approach to accomplish an end result
What is a Procedure
Activities not related to the specific fields of museum work e.g. financial and legal responsibilities, security and upkeep, ect.
What is Museum Administration
A student or trainee who works to gain experience for a career or profession.
Who is an Intern
The obligation and duty to serve the public interest rather than individual interest or institutional interest.
What is the Public Trust
The intentional, ongoing effort to ensure that diverse individuals fully participate in all aspects of work and patronage.
What is Inclusion
A complete survey of the building and staff practices which expedites exchange of critical info to lenders & insurers.
What is a General Facilities Report
Responsible for the risk management and documentation of the collection
Who is a Registrar
The formal removal of an accessioned object from the collection
What is to Deaccession
Actions & philosophies that solve problems & can be replicated & align with professional standards.
What are Best Practices
Determination of the optimal future for an organization and the changes required to achieve it.
What is a Strategic Institutional Plan
The entity that has legal and fiduciary responsibility for the museum.
Who are the Governing Authority
A course of action to achieve specific goals
What is a Plan
The careful management of collections that are entrusted to the museum's care, including the legal, social, and ethical obligations to provide proper physical storage, management, conservation, and care for the collections and their associated documentation.
What is Collection Stewardship
Objects left at museum without a deed of gift to transfer ownership
What is a Doorstep Donation
An individual who offers time & service for no salary or wage.
Who is a Volunteer
A short-term agreement leading directly to a donation or formal loan agreement
What is a Temporary Custody
Intent to Donate, Transfer of Item, and Acceptance of Gift
What are the elements of title transfer
Organization that does not earn profit and does not operate for the public good.
What is a Not-for-profit Organization