Acquisition Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four ways acquisition can happen?
A
Donation
Transfer
Loan
Purchase
2
Q
What four things should you do with a donation?
A
A brief inspection
Decide if it meets mandate
Complete deed of gift form
collect donor info
3
Q
What 3 things should you do when purchasing?
A
Determine authenticity
Compare prices
Create a paper trail
4
Q
What are the four commitments of acquisitions?
A
To the records
To the donor or creator
To the researcher
Of staff time and resources
5
Q
Why is it important to have an acquisitions policy? (6)
A
- Identifies what the archive will accept
- Guides staff and donors
- Helps funders understand decisions
- Provides authority to turn down donations
- Standardizes procedures
- Informs public of areas of interests
6
Q
What four things should you consider in making a policy?
A
Type of archive
Target users and researchers
what resources you have
Mandate/purpose of archive
7
Q
What are some elements of an acquisitions policy?
A
Definition of terms Normative and prescriptive context mandate goals principles modes responsibilities conflict of interest
