Registration Methods for the Small Museum has been the definitive guide
to registration methodology for small museums since 1978. The book
covers all aspects of the registration process and provides practical
solutions for the small museum professional in a concise, readable
manner. This step-by-step guide begins with developing policy and takes
the reader through acquisition, numbering, accessioning, documentation,
loans, and deaccessioning. It is a great introduction to both manual and
computer systems and can help those that are unfamiliar with museum
registration systems learn more about their collections. The fifth
edition updates the handbook to fit the registration systems in today's
small museums and provides additional forms that weren't in previous
additions of the book. Features include: oEasy to understand forms and
templates oOverviews of both manual and computer registration systems
oOverview of the acquisition process oOverview of the cataloging process
oOverviews of museum loans oExamples of a collections policy and
registration manual for a small museum oGuidance for small museums on
how to create a new registration system or interpret the one they have