Freda Matassa

This landmark publication is the first to draw together all aspects of museum collections management in one handbook. It is designed for anyone with responsibility for a cultural collection and covers everything a collections manager needs to know. It describes professional practice in managing cultural objects and works of art, whatever the size and nature of the collection. The book...

This book addresses the issue of valuing objects in cultural collections, ranging from high-value to low or no-value, and featuring a range of collections including fine art, archives, science, and photography. Practical advice is given on how to assign values, and best practice examples are drawn from museums, libraries, and archives. The subject of valuation has always been challenging for...

This book addresses the issue of valuing objects in cultural collections, ranging from high-value to low or no-value and featuring a range of collections including fine art, archives, science, and photography. Practical advice is given on how to assign values, and best practice examples are drawn from museums, libraries, and archives. The subject of valuation has always been challenging for...