[NHCOLL-L:968] Re: Moving

[Carolyn Rissanen]

Laurel -
This is from the RC-AAM listserve:

"In an effort to share the lessons learned during the Science Museum of
Minnesota’s recent multiyear move to a new facility, the Collections Management
and Conservation departments have written a comprehensive and insightful guide to
moving collections for other institutions who are considering a move.  Moving the
Mountain:  A Guide to Moving Collections is a case study that includes a detailed
look at the planning process, project management techniques, training and
management of a large volunteer force, packing methods, and moving practices and
procedures.  Most important, it includes analysis of the problems we encountered
and suggestions for improvements.  The 200+-page manual is now available for $25
(plus $3.50 for mailing) by contacting Ellen Holt-Werle, Research and Collections
Division Administrative Coordinator,at eholt at smm.org or (651) 221-9424."

I know we will be ordering a copy!

-Carolyn Rissanen
Oakland Museum of California

Laurel Casjens wrote:

> The Utah Museum of Natural History is contemplating a move in about 5 years,
> and we want to start planning now.  We have the full complement of anthopology,
> geology, paleontology, and biology collections, each of which will need
> individual plans and procedures.
>
> I would be very interested in hearing from museums that have made a move, (I
> know there are a bunch of you out there).  I am most interested in planning:
> from inventory to planning box types and packing materials.  Any help you can
> offer would be most welcome.
>
> Thanks
>
> Laurel Casjens