In an effort to make sure I remain current and maintain the information I learned as a museum studies student, I have decided to assign myself weekly readings in museum standards, best practices, ethics, and codes of conduct. I will utilize online resources, the vast majority of which will be from the American Association of Museums information center, and provide a link here on my blog. This way I can ensure that I accomplish a weekly goal and share it with others. Please feel free to read along with me each week. I am eager for suggestions (i.e., you read my source on a given topic and you are aware of another source and wish to suggest it here for myself and other readers) and commentary on the readings.
This week I read a section of the National Park Service's Museum Handbook which discusses the procedures for applying and removing object numbers, which you can read here. It lays out very clear and concise guidelines for how and where to number objects. It also lists specific archival products and tools which are very useful references. It is a very good read, especially if you want to refresh your memory and be prepared for unusual situations.
Did you find the NPS object marking section helpful? Do you know of any other online resources concerning the application and removal of object numbers?
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