{"title":"Freda Matassa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreda Matassa\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful texts centred on the principles and practicalities of museum collections management. Her works provide valuable guidance for professionals and students alike, focusing on the organisation, preservation, and ethical stewardship of cultural artefacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, her books blend theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, making them essential reading for those involved in heritage management, archival work, and museum studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"museum-collections-management-by-freda-matassa-9781856047012","title":"Museum Collections Management","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book includes essential information on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegal aspects of collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEthical issues such as due diligence and immunity from seizure\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to date concerns such as sustainability, crossing borders and financial constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoans, acquisitions, inventory, and movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book describes all collections management procedures in a simple step-by-step process and is clear and easy to use with all procedures based on international museum practice. Examples of real forms, policies, and documents drawn from major museums are included throughout the text and act as guides for any transaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReadership\u003c\/strong\u003e: Packed full of practical information, advice, and good practice, this will be essential reading for all museum professionals, curators of private collections, and museum studies students.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607105323244,"sku":"9781856047012","price":177.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781856047012-museum-collections-management.jpg?v=1778158457"},{"product_id":"valuing-your-collection-by-freda-matassa-9781783301881","title":"Valuing Your Collection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of valuation has always been challenging for museums and public collections, and it is becoming more urgent as monetary values of many items continue to break records. There is an increase in lending, with more loans requiring a value for insurance. 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