Here you can find further resources to help with the Spectrum procedure Deaccessioning and disposal. For the procedure itself follow this link.
On 15 May 2020, in association with the Social History Curators Group, this live panel event discussed rationalisation, within a social history context, and answered your questions about disposals.
Collections Trust supplies pre-printed, triplicate forms that support the Spectrum Object exit procedure and are used whenever an object leaves the museum.
This resource from National Museums Liverpool (NML) shows their full acquisition and disposal policy, including the policies and collecting priorities of different NML divisions and departments.
This resource offers advice for museums who are faced with having to dispose of objects that do not belong to them or whose ownership is uncertain.
This resource from the International Council of Museums (ICOM) outlines ethical advice and guidance for the international museum community, which may be of reliance when undertaking international loans.
This resource provides legal advice and guidance on curatorially motivated disposal for museums in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Museums Association Disposal Toolkit provides updated practical guidance for museums considering disposal.
The Museum Association Code of Ethics defines the ethical principles which guide museum practice and underpin policy and practice regarding the development of museum collections.