Borrowing and Lending Books for Exhibition
Created by the ALSC National Planning of Special Collections Committee (2002)
As collections in many local libraries age, some materials acquire an aspect of historical significance. Librarians are faced with new challenges regarding collection management and development. Among these challenges are opportunities for sharing special items with other institutions through exhibits. This Web page offers guidelines for librarians planning to borrow original materials and books from another institution for exhibition purposes, and for librarians who will lend materials for exhibition.
Use the links at the left to learn more about:
Professional Organizations
American Library Association: Association of College & Research Libraries. The Rare Books, Manuscripts and Archives Division Standards & Guidelines.
/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/standardsguidelines.htm
American Association of Museums, 1575 I Street, N.W., Suite 400, Washington D.C. 20005. Telephone: (202) 289-1818. Also a source for a standard Facility Report Form and other sample forms.
www.aam-us.org
American Association for State and Local History; 1717 Church Street, Nashville, TN 37203. Telephone: (615) 320-3203.
www.aaslh.org
Additional Reading
A Legal Primer on Managing Museum Collections, Marie C. Malaro. Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press, c1998. 2nd ed. Contains many sample forms and extensive discussion about loaning/borrowing.
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