This rewritten, expanded and fully updated fifth edition encompass all that needs to be known and done when a museum accessions, measures, marks, moves, displays or stores an object or artifact of any kind.
The book includes expert advice from more than 60 acknowledged leaders in their disciplines and the updated information covers special teaching sections that challenge students and seasoned staff alike with questions about the process and procedures of accessioning and caring for objects.
Contains bibliography, glossary and multiple sample forms.