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Re: On-line auctions



I think this discussion is very important. I don't think, however, that we
have hit on the meat of the question yet. What are the ethical
ramifications surrounding selling deaccessioned items in online auctions?
What type of image do patrons get when they see a museum or
archives "selling" their collections? We have discussed this at my
institution, but the staff has always decided that it wouldn't "look good"
to patrons for us to sell our collections online. I have not yet made up my
mind on this subject and would like to encourage further discussion.

Abby Lester
Archivist and Librarian
The Jewish Museum of Maryland
15 Lloyd Street
Baltimore, MD 21202

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