Catalogue
Catalogue
Object Type
Name/Title
A practical guide to museum ethics
Primary Maker
Contributor/Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Place
Date
2016?
Physical Description
ISBN/ISSN
9781442231627
9781442231634
Level of Current Record
Bib record
Member Object
Subject Category
Content
Introduction and framework for approaching ethical problems
1. Mission, principles and ethics
2. Distinguishing ethical issues from operational and management problems
3. The ethics of museum governance and leadership
4. The ethics of acquiring and managing collections
5. The ethics of caring for and conserving collections
6. Ethical dilemmas of deaccessioning
7. Ethical problems related to fundraising and other income producing activities
8. Controversy and censorship
9. Restitution, repatriation or retention? : the ethics of cultural heritage
10. Museum visitors : ethical issues concerning diversity and access
Appendix 1: American Alliance of Museums : Code of ethics for museums
Appendix 2: International Council of Museums : ICOM code of ethics for museums
Appendix 3: American Association of State and Local history, Statement of professional standards and ethics
Appendix 4: Association of Art Museum Directors : professional practices in art museums.
Public Access Text
[Keywords: Museums---Employees--Professional ethics; Museums--Standards; Professional ethics--Handbooks, manuals, etc.]
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Collection Type
Reading Room
Copyright
All rights reserved
Last Update
06 Dec 2024
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