Iowa Admin. Code r. 223-13.7 – Documentation and care | Midpage
Rule 13.7
Iowa Admin. Code r. 223-13.7
Documentation and care
Historical Division
223—13.7(303) Documentation and care.
13.7(1) Records.
a. Permanent collection records shall be maintained to document the acquisition, accession, deaccession, care, conservation, interpretation, location, and exhibition of all collections.
b. All collections documentation shall be maintained in accordance with Iowa Code chapter 305B.
c. Collections records shall be protected, insofar as possible, from destruction by creating duplicate files to be stored in an off-site location.
13.7(2) The society shall apply professionally accepted methods of storage, treatment, care, conservation, preservation, research, and exhibition. The society shall make every effort to ensure adequate preservation through obtaining of adequate preservation funds.
13.7(3) Inventories, catalogs, and other finding aids shall be made available to the public as staff availability and society funds are obtained.