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PUBLIC TRUST and ETHICS FOR MUSEUMS IN SERVICE TO SOCIETY

This PowerPoint presentation by Elaine Heumann Gurian introduces the integration of ethics and mission in all aspects of museum activities, focusing on governance, collections, and programs. Ideal for novice institutions and staff, it emphasizes the ethical considerations inherent in museum work. The presentation highlights the importance of understanding and supporting the museum's mission, acting corporately, and protecting all assets in the governance section. The collections segment emphasizes the proper acquisition, care, and access of artifacts, adhering to professional and legal standards and ensuring no individual financial gain. The programs section stresses supporting the mission, scholarly integrity, and public accessibility. Resources provided include the ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums, American Association of Museums' Museum Code of Ethics, and more.

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PUBLIC TRUST and ETHICS FOR MUSEUMS IN SERVICE TO SOCIETY

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  1. PUBLIC TRUST and ETHICS FOR MUSEUMSIN SERVICE TO SOCIETY • GOVERNANCE • COLLECTIONS • PROGRAMS Elaine Heumann Gurian

  2. INTRODUCTION • This is a simple three part power point presentation to introduce the idea that ethics and mission operate in all spheres of museum activities and are integrated to each other. • It is very useful to use in fledgling institutions, with inexperienced staff or undergraduate students who have not yet contemplated that there are ethical considerations governing their work. • There are obvious many more and more nuanced considerations to follow. Elaine Heumann Gurian

  3. GOVERNANCE • UNDERSTAND AND SUPPORT MISSION • ACT CORPORATELY • PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND DEVELOP ALL ASSETS • RESPONSIVE TO THE INTERESTS OF SOCIETY • RESPECT STAFF • ACT ACCORDING TO BI-LAWS AND CHARTER Elaine Heumann Gurian

  4. COLLECTIONS • ACQUITIONS, DISPOSAL, LOAN SUPPORTS MISSION • PROTECTED AND CARED FOR • ACCOUNTED AND DOCUMENTS • ACCESS IS PERMITTED AND REGULATED • ACQUISITION, DISPOSAL AND LOAN FIT WITHIN PROFESSIONAL AND LEGAL STANDARDS • PROCEEDS OF SALE FITS WITHIN ETHICS POLICY • HUMAN REMAINS, SACRED AND SECRET MATERIAL IS RECOGNIZED • NO INDIVIDUAL FINANCIAL GAIN Elaine Heumann Gurian

  5. PROGRAMS • SUPPORTS MISSION • BASED ON SCHOLARSHIP AND INTELLECTUAL INTEGRITY • ACCESSIBLE • RESPECTS PLURALISTIC VALUES • PUBLIC GOOD NOT INDIVIDUAL GAIN Elaine Heumann Gurian

  6. Resources: • ICOM Code of Ethics for Museums, 2006 • American Association of Museums: Museum Code of Ethics • The British Museum Code of Ethics • Malaro, Marie, Museum Governance. Mission, Ethics, Policy, Smithsonian Institution, 1994 • And An Extensive Museum Ethics Bibliography Elaine Heumann Gurian

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