Here at The Fawcett Library we are at the cutting edge of
mixed-media administration with librarians, museum
professionals and an archivist on the staff.
At our Collections Management Group this morning, one of my
museums colleagues expressed the opinion that it is
unethical to take in material without a prior
external valuation by the donor.
I have always muffled commercial valuation in decent
obscurity unless for a very good reason - insurance,
acquisition by purchase, or in lieu of tax (something which
has not come my way).
What do colleagues think?
Anna Greening
Archivist
The Fawcett Library
London Guildhall Library
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