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National Overview 1.1 - 1.3

1. National Overview
Section 1 of the survey is intended to provide the EMII officers with valuable background information. This information will assist the EMII Officers in preparing for the programme of meetings with the Active Partners and also inform the preliminary work on the Business Plan and Culture 2000 application for the future development of EMII. This section is designed to enable you to describe the specific conditions and organisational structure in your country through a combination of structured and free text fields.

Information can be submitted as it is gathered. For example if you already have details of relevant national or state legislation in relation to museums this can be submitted immediately. Answers to the remaining questions can be submitted later by returning to this form. Similarly, you may change information previously submitted via the form.

Please refer to the guidance notes under 'How to complete this questionnaire' for further details.
Contents
1.1 General
1.2 Museum Types
1.2.1 Public Museums
1.2.2 Private Museums
1.3 Additional Comments
Submission Details
1.1 General
i. Is there a national or state definition of 'Museum' in your country ? e.g. UK Museums Association: 'Museums enable people to explore collections for inspiration, learning and enjoyment. They are institutions that collect, safeguard and make accessible artefacts and specimens, which they hold in trust for society.'
Yes? No?
ii. If yes, please enter the full published definition in the box below including source details.
iii. Is there national or state legislation governing the activities of museums in your country ? e.g. Museums & Galleries Act 1992, UK
Yes? No?
iv. If yes, please enter the title(s) in the box below.
v. Do any museums in your country subscribe to the ICOM Code of Professional Ethics?
None 50% or less 51% or more All
vi. Please add any comments in relation to the ICOM Code of Professional Ethics usage in your country,e.g. In the UK compliance with the ICOM Code of Professional Ethics is a requirement of the Museums & Galleries Commission Registration Scheme for museums.
vii. Is there a national or state body or organisation responsible for co-ordinating museum documentation and information management standards in your country ?
Yes No
viii. If, yes, please enter details below. Include full contact details, address and URL [if applicable], e.g. Matthew Stiff, Head of Standards, mda, Jupiter House, Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JD, UK, + 44 (0)1223 315760, email: mda@mda.org.uk, www.mda.org.uk:


1.2 Museum Types
Total No of
Museums:		 Total No of
Objects:		 Figures are:
i. By your own definition of museum how many are there in your country ? Actual? Estimated?
Public Private Figures are:
ii. Of the total number of museums given above, how many are public collections
and how many are private collections?

Actual? Estimated?
iii. Please define the usage of the term 'public museum' in your country in the text box below:

iv. Please define the usage of the term 'private museum' in your country in the text box below:
1.2.1 Public Museums
i. Please list all the types within your category public collections. Some examples are given below that may or may not apply to your country. Please use these examples where applicable and enter 'n/a' to indicate any non-applicable examples. Continue adding your own categories in the space provided.
Total No of
Museums:		 Total No of
Objects:		 Figures are:
National Actual? Estimated?
State Actual? Estimated?
Regional Actual? Estimated?
Local Authority Actual? Estimated?
University Actual? Estimated?
Military Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
ii. Other (Please list and, if necessary, describe in the box below) Actual? Estimated?
1.2.2 Private Museums
i. Please list all the types within your category private collections. Some examples are given below that may or may not apply to your country. Please use these examples where applicable and enter 'n/a' to indicate any non-applicable examples. Continue adding your own categories in the space provided.
Total No of
Museums:		 Total No of
Objects:		 Figures are:
Independent Actual? Estimated?
Company Actual? Estimated?
Charitable Institutions Actual? Estimated?
Charitable Trusts Actual? Estimated?
Church Actual? Estimated?
Private Associations Actual? Estimated?
Private Foundations Actual? Estimated?
Private Individuals Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
Actual? Estimated?
ii. Other (Please list and, if necessary, describe in the box below) Actual? Estimated?
iii. Please specify the source(s) of information returned in the above questions, e.g. in the UK the Museums & Galleries Commission maintains a database called DOMUS (the Digest of Museums Statistics Database).
1.3 Additional Comments
i. Please add any other comments or observations about the organisation of museums in your country:

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Created on: 23 November 1999