Policies and Procedures for Deaccessioning

Permanently removing accessioned materials from your holdings can be daunting. However, deaccessioning is an important collections management tool, particularly for institutions that are overcrowded or have accepted every donation that came their way. This webinar will address best practices when it comes to deaccessioning, including policies and suggested workflows.

Presenter: Dyani Feige, Director of Preservation, CCAHA

Original Date of Recording: January 31, 2019

This webinar was presented by Documentary Heritage and Preservation Services for New York (DHPSNY). DHPSNY is a program of the New York State Education Department, with services provided by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA).

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