Central to classification is applying consistent terminology, units of measurement and photographs, recording provenances, publication- and exhibition history, values, legal, insurance, shipping and custom & excise information, along with conservation, technical and display requirements as well as that for individual components, spare parts and more. These specifics can be logged on sophisticated databases or depending on size of the collection on an excel or access spreadsheet.
Obviously, these details must be regularly updated, audits must be conducted and database standards and procedures must be in place to maintain accurate electronic registers, ensuring accountability and operational objectives.
Image: AI generated.
#collectiondocumentation #classification #collections #databases #records #audits #missingobjects #damages #conditions #values #insurance #reneepfisterartconsultany