Collections Ethics
Defined as "rules of behavior regarding conduct and moral judgment."
Ethics
Though it may be unethical, is not illegal according to law to display these two things.
Human skeletal material and sacred objects
This is considered a key factor to the growth of collections accountability. It can be defined as "the managing of another's property."
Stewardship
Because of this, museum professionals should not possess private, personal collections at their home.
Conflict of interest and/or Duty of Loyalty
This law was developed to protect and preserve the traditional religious rights of Native Americans.
American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978
If one or both (duty of loyalty or care) are breached, this individual has oversight and can bring suit.
Attorney General
Three duties of a museum.
Duty of care, duty of loyalty, and duty of obedience
This law only affects Smithsonian Museums in Washington D.C.
National Museums of the American Indian Act of 1989 (Smithsonian Act)
Today, it is considered unethical to accept objects out of scope because of this.
Using the museum’s limited resources
Because of regulatory laws, museums in the United States are considered this.
Public trust
Only these 574 groups can make a claim under NAGPRA.
Federally recognized tribes
These statements are the written articulation of how a museum carries out its mission.
Policy
Five documents that AAM requires for accreditation.
Mission statement, strategic plan, ethics policy, collections management policy, emergency response plan
Colonization, foreign occupation, authorized scientific use, and the absence of laws are examples that have led to the loss of this.
Heritage
Five general areas of accountability.
Financial, auxiliary enterprises, personnel, scholarly activities, collections