NEMA | Museum Policy Loan Service

NEMA Museum Policy Loan Service

This service is available to NEMA Institutional Members only!

As a benefit of your NEMA Institutional Membership, we provide a Policy Loan Service that includes sample policies from a wide range of museums.

Below is a list of the policies we have on file in the NEMA office. If you are interested in receiving copies, call us at 781-641-0013 to have them mailed to you. You may borrow up to 9 different policies at one time. These policies are available to Institutional Members for a small handling and postage fee (up to a total of $7). An invoice will be mailed with your order. Policies are yours to keep for a period of up to three weeks; feel free to make your own copies. At the end of the three weeks you must return the originals to NEMA so others may have use of them. Thank you!

Has your museum recently created or revised a policy
that you would be willing to share with NEMA members?
If so, we want to hear from you (781-641-0013)!

List of Policies

Annual Reports
Board Committee Descriptions
By-Laws
Code of Ethics
Collections Policies
Disaster Action Plans
Earned Income
Investment Policy
Loan Agreement Forms & Policies
Membership Programs
Mission Statements
Organizational Chart
Performance Evaluation
Personnel Policy
Preservation Plan
Strategic Plan
Volunteer Handbook
Miscellaneous Policies

Annual Report		# of pages
	Abbe Museum, 2004	15
	Bellknap Mill Society, 2002	10
	Billings Farm Museum, 2004	29
	Bostonian Society, 2001 & 2002	16
	Bruce Museum, 2000	44
	Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2004	8
	Center for Maine Contemporary Art, 2004	16
	Children’s Museum of Portsmouth, 2005	12
	Essex National Heritage Area, 2006	16
	Falmouth Historical Society, 2004	20
	Forbes House Museum, 2005	20
	Griffin Museum of Photography, 2004	8
	Hancock Shaker Village, 2001	5
	Harvard University Art Museums, 2006	81
	Heritage Museum & Gardens, 2002	48
	Higgins Armory, 2005	15
	Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, 2006	109
	Manchester Historic Association, 2001	15
	Marblehead Museum & Historical Society, 2003	17
	Middlebury College Museum of Art, 2000-2001	36
	The Mount Estate and Gardens, 2006	23
	Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2005	120
	Museum of Science, 2002	23
	Mystic Seaport Museum, 2001	79
	Nahant Historical Society, 2005	4
	Nantucket Historical Association, 2004	43
	National Heritage Museum, 2004	25
	New Bedford Whaling Museum, 2005-06	20
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 2004-2005	25
	Old Sturbridge Village, 2000-2001	23
	Peabody Essex Museum, 2005	17
	Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology, 2001-2002	17
	Penobscot Marine Museum, 2004	23
	Providence Children’s Museum, 2003	8
	Slate Valley Museum Foundation, 2002	12
	Springfield Library and Museums, 2003	28
	Stepping Stones Museum for Children, 2003	36
	Wadsworth Atheneum, 2004	66
	Wenham Museum, 2003	20
	Whittier Home Association	15

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Board Committee Descriptions
	American Voluntary Institution*	3
	Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 1994	18
	Cambridge Historical Society*	3
	Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2006	2
	Falmouth Historical Society, 2004	1
	Florence Griswold Museum, 2006	1
	Gore Place, 2000	1
	Hancock Shaker Village*	4
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History*	3
	Higgins Armory, 2000	2
	Manchester Historic Association, 2000-2001	16
	Museum of Science, 2000	5
	Noah Webster House, 2002	2
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 2000-2001	4

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By-Laws
	Abbe Museum, 7/02	10
	American Independence Museum, 1/98	9
	Andover Historical Society, 2004	5
	Bostonian Society, 1990	13
	Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 8/94	6
	Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2006	8
	Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 1/87	4
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1987 amended 1997	5
	Florence Griswold Museum / Lyme HS, 2005	9
	Heritage Museum & Gardens, 2001	20
	Higgins Armory*	8
	Lyme Historical Society, 6/93	11
	Manchester Historic Association, 1998	5
	Museum of Science*	6
	Mystic Seaport Museum, 1/99	30
	Noah Webster House, 5/29/02	5
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 12/89	13
	Paul Revere Memorial Association, 2002	7
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 1999	8
	Rhode Island Historical Society, 1984	32
	Rowland E. Robinson Memorial Association, 5/96	3
	South Shore Natural Science Center, 5/02	7
	Springfield Museums, 1999	5
	USS Constitution Museum, 7/5/01	8

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Code of Ethics
	AAM (American Association of Museums), 2000	4
	AASLH (American Assoc. for State & Local History), 6/02	3
	Abbe Museum, 4/99	7
	Andover Historical Society, 2001	4
	Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 8/94	3
	Bruce Museum*	11
	Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2006	2
	Currier Museum of Art, 8/97	13
	Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 7/96	10
	Florence Griswold Museum, 1999	14
	Gore Place, 1998	2
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History (Trustees), 1998	1
	Heritage Museum & Gardens*	11
	ICOM (Intl. Council of Museums), 2003	14
	Maine Association of Museums, 1992	2
	Manchester Historic Association, 1993	2
	Museum of Science, 6/90	21
	Mystic Seaport Museum, 1/98	9
	New England Museum Association, Code of Conduct for Board Members, 2008	6
	NEMA News (Newsletter excerpt), 2005 — NO FEE(Ethics among staff members)	10
	NEMA News (Newsletter excerpt), 2005 — NO FEE(Ethics among the Board and developing a Code of Ethics)	15
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 6/97	17
	Paul Revere Memorial Association, 5/98	3
	Rhode Island Historical Society, 4/01	5
	Smith College Museum of Art*	6
	Springfield Museums, 2/99	5

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Collections Policies
	AAM sample collection policies*	12
	Abbe Museum, 5/01	15
	Alberta Museum Assoc. (Summary of Std. Practices in Coll. Mgmt.), 1991 – NO FEE	7
	American Independence Museum, 1998	9
	Andover Historical Society, 1994	6
	Bruce Museum, 7/97	6
	Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2006	6
	Discovery Museums, 1992	5
	Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 3/93	32
	Falmouth Historical Society, 2004	10
	Florence Griswold Museum, 2001	13
	Gore Place, revised 6/00	11
	Hancock Shaker Village, 6/28/96	12
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 6/97	16
	Heritage Museum & Gardens, 2003	44
	Higgins Armory, 6/98	4
	Manchester Historic Association, 1997	33
	Museum of Science, 9/88	12
	NEMA Annual Meeting (Fundamental & Evolving Standards), 11/97 – NO FEE	49
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 6/89	20
	Paul Revere Memorial Association, 1990 revised 1993	8
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 1987	18
	Rhode Island Historical Society – Library, 2001	8
	Rhode Island Historical Society – Museum, 2001	11
	Rokeby Museum, 4/97	8
	Yale Center for British Art, (permission to reproduce only), 2003	8

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Disaster Action Plans
	Andover Historical Society, 2006	28
	Connecticut Historical Society, 1996	46
	Heritage Museum & Gardens, 10/88	14
	Higgins Armory, 1990	26
	Manchester Historic Association 2003	43
	Mystic Seaport/Council of American Maritime Museums, 5/95	245
	NEMA News (Newsletter excerpt), 2005-06 – NO FEE (Disaster Planning. Are you Ready?)	10
	Norman Rockwell Museum*	19
	Old Sturbridge Village, 1992	40

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Earned Income
	Abbe Museum, 2006 – Image Use Guidelines	2
	Abbe Museum, 2006 – Archives Access	2
	Andover Historical Society* - Facility Rental Agreement	2
	Andover Historical Society* - Reproduction Agreement	2
	Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2006	3
	DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park, 2001 – Education Brochure	32
	Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center* - Events Policy	15
	NEMA News Earned Income (Newsletter excerpt), 2004 – NO FEE	11
	Newport Restoration Foundation, 2001 – Residential Lease	19
	Old Colony Historical Society, 2002 – Hall Rental	2
	Old Colony Historical Society, 2005 – Image Reprographic Policy	4
	Wenham Museum* - Facilities Rental	2

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Investment Policy
	Andover Historical Society, 2004	3
	Discovery Museums, 9/00	1
	Gore Place, 9/00	1
	Higgins Armory, 2002	10
	Manchester Historic Association, 1999	13
	Museum of Science, 1997	2
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 2002	7
	Rokeby Museum, 12/96	3
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Loan Agreement Forms & Policies
	Abbe Museum, 2001	2
	American Independence Museum, 1986	1
	Andover Historical Society*	4
	Brattleboro Museum & Art Center*	2
	Cape Cod Museum of Art*	2
	Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium*	4
	Florence Griswold Museum*	1
	Gore Place, 2000	5
	Heritage Museum & Gardens*	7
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 2001	6
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 1987	7
	Worcester Art Museum*	2

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Membership Programs
	Abbe Museum*	Brochure
	Currier Museum of Art, 2002	Brochure
	DeCordova Museum*	Brochure
	Discovery Museums, 2001	Brochure
	EcoTarium*	Brochure
	Hancock Shaker Village*	Brochure
	Hancock Shaker Village, Corporate*	Brochure
	Heritage Plantation & Gardens, 2002	Brochure
	Heritage Plantation & Gardens, Corporate, 2002	Brochure
	Higgins Armory*	Brochure
	Higgins Armory, Corporate*	Brochure
	Manchester Historic Association*	Brochure
	Marblehead Museum & Historical Society, 2005	Brochure
	Mashantucket Pequot Museum (Policy and Procedure), 2003	26
	Mount Auburn Cemetery, 2003	Brochure
	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum*	Brochure
	Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, Corporate*	Brochure
	Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2002	Brochure
	Museum of Science, 2002	Brochure
	Mystic Seaport Museum, 2005	Brochure
	New England Quilt Museum, 2005	Brochure
	Roger Williams Zoo*	Brochure
	Rokeby Museum*	Brochure
	Warner House, 2005	Brochure
	Worcester Art Museum, 2004	Brochure

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Mission Statements
	Boston Children’s Museum, 1997	2
	Bostonian Society, 1989	1
	Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 1998	2
	Cape Museum of Fine Arts, 1993	2
	Connecticut Historical Society, 1996	1
	Currier Museum of Art, 1994	1
	Discovery Museums, 4/00	1
	Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 5/98	1
	Fairfield Historical Society	1
	Farnsworth Library & Art Museum*	1
	Gore Place, revised 6/00	1
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History, 1998	5
	Heritage Museum & Gardens*	1
	Higgins Armory, 3/00	5
	Hull Lifesaving Museum, 6/99	1
	Lynn Museum, 1998	1
	Management Consultants for the Arts, Inc. (definition)* – NO FEE	3
	Manchester Historic Association, 1994	1
	Mashantucket Pequot Museum, 3/01	1
	Minneapolis Institute of Art*	1
	Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2/91	1
	Museum of Science, 9/91	5
	Mystic Seaport Museum, 9/94	1
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 7/94	1
	Old Sturbridge Village, 5/97	12
	Paul Revere Memorial Association, 5/89	1
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 1987	1
	Pilmoth Plantation, 1/03	1
	Rokeby Museum, 4/97	1
	Smith College Museum of Art*	2
	Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art*	1
	Springfield Museums*	1
	Strong Museum*	1
	USS Constitution Museum, 11/02	1

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Organizational Chart
	Abbe Museum, 2002	1
	Andover Historical Society, 2006	1
	Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 2001	1
	Connecticut Historical Society, 1996	2
	Currier Museum of Art, 2001	1
	Discovery Museums, 2002	1
	Field Museum of Natural History*	1
	Gore Place, 2/00	1
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History*	1
	Heritage Museum & Gardens, 2001	1
	Higgins Armory*	1
	Manchester Historic Association, 1995	1
	Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 8/93	1
	Museum of Science, 10/00	8
	Mystic Seaport Museum, 12/99	1
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 2000	1
	Old Sturbridge Village, 11/99	1
	Paul Revere Memorial Association, 1999	1
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 1/00	1
	Rhode Island Historical Society, 1/02	1
	Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 1999	1
	Springfield Museums, 2000	1
	Worcester Art Museum*	5

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Performance Evaluation
	Abbe Museum*	8
	Andover Historical Society,*	3
	Currier Museum of Art, 1/98	7
	Discovery Museums, 2000	1
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History (self), 1998	1
	Heritage Museum & Gardens, 2003	10
	Higgins Armory*	3
	Manchester Historic Association, 2001	7
	Museum of Fine Arts, Boston*	9
	Museum of Science, 2000	9
	New England Aquarium, 9/96	14
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 2000	4
	Old Sturbridge Village, 1991	8
	Rhode Island Historical Society*	3
	USS Constitution Museum*	3
	Wadsworth Atheneum, 1998	28

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Personnel Policy
	Abbe Museum, 2003	13
	Andover Historical Society, 2004	5
	Bruce Museum, 1996	18
	Cape Cod Pilgrim Memorial Association, 1997	19
	Currier Museum of Art, 1998	128
	DeCordova Museum, 2000	80
	Discovery Museums, 2000	36
	Ecotarium, 2001	76
	Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 1998	18
	Fairfield Historical Society, 1998	22
	Falmouth Historical Society, 2006	5
	Gore Place, 2/00	15
	Henry Sheldon Museum of Vermont History,7/98	14
	Heritage Museum & Gardens, 2003	48
	Higgins Armory, 1995	26
	Lake Champlain Maritime Museum at Basin Harbor, 1997	26
	Maine Historical Society, 6/97	15
	Manchester Historic Association, 1995	25
	Museum of Science, 1999	39
	Museum of Science (internship program), 2000	10
	Mystic Seaport Museum (full-time staff), 1/98	43
	Mystic Seaport Museum (seasonal staff), 7/99	33
	New England Museum Association, 1999	9
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 1993	42
	Old Sturbridge Village, 6/94	17
	Peabody Essex Museum, 1/99	150
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 1994 revised 1996	16
	Portland Harbor Museum, 11/01	10
	Rhode Island Historical Society, 4/01	24
	Smith College of Art, 11/01	16
	Spellman Museum of Stamps & Postal History, 6/99	27
	USS Constitution Museum, 11/09/01	59
	Worcester Art Museum*	49

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Preservation Plan
	American Independence Museum, 2/98	59
	Fairfield Historical Society, 1998	70
	Manchester Historic Association, 1997	18
	Orleans County Historical Society 1997	29
	Park-McCullough House Association, 1998	56
	Penobscot Marine Museum, 1997	15
	Peterborough Historical Society, 1997	28
	Plymouth Antiquarian Society, 1998	28
	Shaker Museum, 1998	12
	Wistariahurst Museum, 12/98	39

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Strategic Plan
	American Independence Museum, 1996	2
	Andover Historical Society, 2006-2011	14
	Brattleboro Museum & Art Center, 1992	2
	Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2006	2
	Cocumscussoc Association at Smith’s Castle, 10/2003	?
	Currier Museum of Art, 2000	7
	Dallas Historical Society, 1995-96	4
	Dedham Historical Society, 2002	2
	Discovery Museums, 2000	4
	Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium, 1996-98	10
	Fairfield Historical Society, 1998	32
	Florence Griswold Museum, 2006-2010	4
	Gore Place, 1998	3
	Heritage Museums & Gardens, 2000	78
	Higgins Armory*	1
	Litchfield Historical Society, 1991	20
	Museum of Science, 1996-2005	43
	New Bedford Whaling Museum 2000-2004, 12/98	44
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 1998-2001	20
	Old Colony Historical Society, 7/99	22
	Preservation Society of Newport County, 2001	7
	Rhode Island Historical Society, 1997-2002	3
	Historic New England (SPNEA), 5/99	4
	Wenham Museum, 1993	12

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Volunteer Handbook
	Higgins Armory*	7
	Manchester Historic Association, 2002	9
	Museum of Fina Arts, 2005
	Museum of Science, Boston, 1996	10
	Norman Rockwell Museum, 2000	4
	Pejepscot Historical Society, 1999	4
	Rokeby Museum, 1997	3

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Miscellaneous Policies
	Access Guide, Museum of Science, 2001	4
	Affirmative Action Plan, Museum of Science*	13
	Available Naming Opportunities, New Bedford Whaling Museum, 11/00	5
	Cleaning Procedures, Historic New England (SPNEA)	19
	Conflict of Interest Policy, Cape Cod Museum of Art, 2005	3
	Conflict of Interest Policy, Heritage Museums and Gardens, 2003	5
	Facilities Management Program, Preservation Society of Newport County*	1
	Facilities Report, Shirley Eustis House*	2
	Gift Policy Statement, New Bedford Whaling Museum, 10/27/98	16
	Historic Hall Rental, Old Colony Historical Society, 1/23/02
	Image Reprographic Policy, Old Colony Historical Society*
	Image Use Guidelnies, Abbe Museum, 2006
	Interpretive Plan, Andover Historical Society, 2005
	Maintenance Checklist, Andover Historical Society, 2006
	Miscellaneous Policies, Mashantucket Pequot Museum (Administrative Policy 2002, Group Sales*, Newsletter Content 2002, Grants and Scholarships Policies & Procedures 2002)	4
	Permission Request for Publication, Pejepscot Historical Society*
	Planned Giving Policy, Higgins Armory, 1997	9
	Public Affairs Media Policy, Noah Webster House, 6/11/97	2
	Public Policy Statement, Preservation Society of Newport County, 2000	1
	School Programs Brochure, Museum of Science, 2002-2003	20
	Training Manual for Guides, Marblehead Historical Society*	200

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