Here you can find recommended resources that support requirement 4.1 of the UK Museum Accreditation Scheme: To take responsibility for all the collections you manage.
‘You must be able to tell us the size of your collections, the proportion the museum owns, and the proportion on loan to it. If a significant proportion of the collection is on loan you’ll need to explain the loan arrangements in place and assess any risks.’
(Accreditation standard, November 2018)
You can also use our Cultural property advice pages to find resources to help you collect, buy and sell art, antiques and antiquities legitimately and with confidence.
This is the Spectrum standard for Loans out (lending objects). It includes policy questions and sets out the minimum requirements you should aim to meet however you put this procedure into practice.
This is the Spectrum standard for Loans in (borrowing objects). It includes policy questions and sets out the minimum requirements you should aim to meet however you put this procedure into practice.
This is the Spectrum standard for Inventory. It includes policy questions and sets out the minimum requirements you should aim to meet however you put this procedure into practice.
The Museums Association Disposal Toolkit provides updated practical guidance for museums considering disposal.