Borrowing From External Institutions

52 Weeks (12 Months) or Receipt of Loan Request

Library contact has submitted loan request to the external lender including:

  • Identifying information for requested works
  • Desired display
  • Importance of requested works in context of the exhibition
  • Duration and location of exhibition
  • Request for images needed for publication or online exhibition
  • Facility report

51-50 Weeks (11-10 months) Prior

  • Library contact follows up with the external lender to see if they have recieved the loan request or need any further information

50-0 Weeks (11-0 months) Prior

  • Library contact stays in contact with the external lender about major steps

12-8 weeks (3-2 months) Prior

  • Library contact confirms appointment for transportation and pick-up

4 Weeks (1 Month) Prior

Library contact:

  • Sends certificate of insurance to the external lender
  • Completes and signs the outgoing loan agreement; verifies countersignature from internal lender

1-2 days After Receipt of Incoming Loan

  • Conservator completes incoming condition check

RETURN TO EXTERNAL LENDER

12-8 (3-2 months) Weeks Prior

  • Library contact schedules outgoing condition check with conservator

8-4 Weeks (2-1 Months) Prior

  • Library contact confirms return transport for loan with borrower, shipper, and/or broker

1-2 days Prior

  • Conservator completes outgoing condition check

1 day Prior

  • Loan is packed and allowed to acclimatize before transport