Off the Shelf: a toolkit for ethical transfer, reuse and disposal
Developed by the Museums Association, this toolkit is designed to support museum workers to grasp the challenge of proliferating collections and undertake active disposals. It recognises that such work has risks, which need to be understood and carefully managed, but in many cases these are outweighed by the risks of doing nothing.
Their ethical advice on transfer, reuse and disposal encourages museums to take a more active approach to appropriate disposal, while ensuring safeguards are in place to protect collections and public trust in museums.