Acquisition Policy
Wayne Historical Preservation Society's Collections Management and Accessions Policy establishes detailed guidelines in line with state or federal laws, statutes or regulations, for the acquisition, deaccession, loan, care and use of WHPS's collections.
Donations accepted and accessioned into the collection must support the mission of the Wayne Historical Preservation Society. Donations must represent or relate to the cultural and natural history of Wayne, Illinois. Further, the objects must be acquired in a manner that respects the public trust and does not damage the natural or cultural resources of the area.
Objects will only be accepted and accessioned into WHPS' collections when the Society can provide proper care, conservation, and storage under conditions insuring their preservation and availability, in keeping with professional standards. Objects will only be accepted when the Title to the object is obtained free and clear, permanently, and without restrictions as to the use, exhibition, loan, or future disposition. As WHPS has limited space and finances, it operates on a selective acquisition policy. As a result, objects that have no foreseeable use for exhibition, research, education or exchange, will not be accepted.
Donations accepted and accessioned into the collection must support the mission of the Wayne Historical Preservation Society. Donations must represent or relate to the cultural and natural history of Wayne, Illinois. Further, the objects must be acquired in a manner that respects the public trust and does not damage the natural or cultural resources of the area.
Objects will only be accepted and accessioned into WHPS' collections when the Society can provide proper care, conservation, and storage under conditions insuring their preservation and availability, in keeping with professional standards. Objects will only be accepted when the Title to the object is obtained free and clear, permanently, and without restrictions as to the use, exhibition, loan, or future disposition. As WHPS has limited space and finances, it operates on a selective acquisition policy. As a result, objects that have no foreseeable use for exhibition, research, education or exchange, will not be accepted.
