Organizing exhibitions : a handbook for museums, libraries and archives / Freda Matassa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Matassa, Freda, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Museum exhibits.

Library exhibits.

Archives--Exhibitions.

Archives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxviii, 302 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Facet Publishing, 2014.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This ground-breaking book is the first to provide museum staff, librarians and archivists with practical guidance on creating and organizing successful exhibitions. Drawing on international museum practice but applicable to any exhibition or display, the book sets out a time-line from the initial idea to the final legacy. Backed up by advice and guidance and with a list of resources for those who require in-depth knowledge, it has up-to-date information on new developments such as sustainability and flexibility in environmental conditions. Also included are the ten biggest mistakes and the top ten tips for exhibition success.

Contents:

Title page; Contents; List of figures; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part 1 A step-by-step guide to organizing exhibitions; 1 Idea; Fundamentals; Concept; Objects; Policy; People; Space; Finance; Audience and programmes; Time schedule; Objectives and risks; Stage One checklist; Summary; Notes and references; 2 Planning; Fundamentals; Project management; Communication; Project team; Schedule; Loans and lenders; Exhibition space; Budget; Insurance; Exhibition design; Transport; Stage Two checklist; Summary; Notes and references; 3 Organization; Fundamentals; Loans and lenders

Design and build Environment; Insurance; Transport; Marketing and publications; People; Stage Three checklist; Summary; Notes and references; 4 Packing and transport; Fundamentals; Internal moves; External moves; Lenders delivering their own loans; Insurance; Stage Four checklist; Summary; Notes and references; 5 Installation; Fundamentals; Planning for installation; Team; Schedule; Gallery preparation; Access; Delivery; Receiving couriers; Display furniture and fixings; Placing and hanging; Labels and signage; Lighting; Preparation for the opening; Invigilators; Stage Five checklist; Summary

Notes and references 6 Openings; Fundamentals; What kind of opening?; Planning; Safety and security; On the day; Afterwards; Stage Six checklist; Summary; 7 Maintenance and programmes; Fundamentals; Monitoring; Ongoing requirements; Daily activities; Events and programmes; Stage Seven checklist; Summary; Notes and references; 8 Closure; Fundamentals; Planning; Deinstallation; Return; Completion; Stage Eight checklist; Summary; 9 Touring exhibitions; Fundamentals; Why send an exhibition on tour?; Planning and agreements; During the tour; End of the tour; Exhibition tour checklist; Summary

Notes and references 10 Legacy; Fundamentals; The importance of legacy; Evaluation; Impact; Archives; Stage Ten checklist; Summary; Notes and references; Part 2 Directory; AIR FREIGHT SECURITY; Freight; Regulated agents; Hand-carry; Resources; CLAIMS; Resources; COMMISSIONS; CONTRACTORS; COPYRIGHT; What is copyright?; How does copyright affect exhibitions?; What should exhibitions do?; Resources; COURIERS; What is a courier?; Why send a courier?; Responsibilities of the courier; Responsibilities of the lender; Responsibilities of the borrower; Resources; CUSTOMS, IMPORT AND EXPORT; Import

Export Resources; DAMAGE REPORTING; Damage reporting process; Action after damage reporting; DISCLAIMERS; What is a disclaimer?; When might you need a disclaimer?; Examples of disclaimers; DISPLAY CASES; Security; Environment; Materials; Design and placing; Resources; DUE DILIGENCE; Immunity from seizure; EMERGENCY PLAN; Planning; Risks; Response; Exhibits; Resources; ENVIRONMENT; Temperature; Relative humidity; Light; Air quality; How to manage the environment; Specific materials; Resources; ETHICS; Exhibitions; Policy; Resources; GOVERNMENT INDEMNITY; UK Government Indemnity; Resources; ZARDOUS MATERIALS

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 14 Sep 2022).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781783300273

1783300272