The proceeds received from the sale of deaccessioned objects may be used to support the Direct Care of collections, including but not limited to framing; mounting; photography; conservation treatment of objects; conservation and preservation supplies such as acid-free support materials and storage furniture; staffing; staff training and development; collections care consultants; technology for monitoring and regulating storage and exhibit environments; computer hardware and software used for collections documentation and management; reference materials relating to the care and documentation of collections; packing; transportation; evaluation; and sales fees.
Direct Care is an investment in existing collections that enhances the life, usefulness, or quality of the collection and thereby ensuring that they will continue to benefit the public.
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