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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
Special Collections are collections that are separated from an institution's main collection according to; collector, rarity, specimen type, collection purpose, age, value, geographic area, condition, value or other reasons. Most libraries and museums will house at least one special collection. | Special Collections are collections that are separated from an institution's main collection according to; collector, rarity, specimen type, collection purpose, age, value, geographic area, condition, value or other reasons. Most libraries and museums will house at least one special collection. | ||
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| + | Special Collections will have specific functions and value depending on the institution. Educational institutions may have a special teaching collections for example. Other reasons for creating or housing a special collection can include things like protecting rare or culturally significant pieces. The goal of separating these collections is so individuals can have access to specimens while ensuring their longevity. | ||
| + | ==Common Collection Types== | ||
| + | * Herbarium- Plant Collections | ||
| + | * Fungiarium- Fungi Collections | ||
| + | * Entomology Collections- Insect collections. See; [[Entomology_Collection_Curation|Entomology Collection Curation]] | ||
| + | * Mammalolgy Collections- Mammal Collections | ||
| + | * Ornithological Collections- Avian Collections | ||
| + | * Geological Collections- Fossil and Mineral Collections. See; [[Geological_Collection_Curation|Geological Collection Curation]] | ||
| + | * Library Collections- Book, Manuscript, and Art collections | ||
==Contributors== | ==Contributors== | ||
Julian Birnbach | Julian Birnbach | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | https://www.arl.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/scwg-report-mar09.pdf | ||
[[Category:Desired BP Content]][[Category:Curation Practices]][[Category:Specimen and Material Type]] | [[Category:Desired BP Content]][[Category:Curation Practices]][[Category:Specimen and Material Type]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:52, 29 May 2023
Contents
Statement of Purpose
These links and documents contain information about best practices for archives and special collections relevant to natural history collections.
Introduction
Special Collections are collections that are separated from an institution's main collection according to; collector, rarity, specimen type, collection purpose, age, value, geographic area, condition, value or other reasons. Most libraries and museums will house at least one special collection.
Uses
Special Collections will have specific functions and value depending on the institution. Educational institutions may have a special teaching collections for example. Other reasons for creating or housing a special collection can include things like protecting rare or culturally significant pieces. The goal of separating these collections is so individuals can have access to specimens while ensuring their longevity.
Common Collection Types
- Herbarium- Plant Collections
- Fungiarium- Fungi Collections
- Entomology Collections- Insect collections. See; Entomology Collection Curation
- Mammalolgy Collections- Mammal Collections
- Ornithological Collections- Avian Collections
- Geological Collections- Fossil and Mineral Collections. See; Geological Collection Curation
- Library Collections- Book, Manuscript, and Art collections
Contributors
Julian Birnbach
Source Material
Links
References
https://www.arl.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/scwg-report-mar09.pdf
