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5. (S)He should arrange for a specialist architect to inspect the museum buildings at five
yearly intervals, or less, and advise on environmental questions which might affect the
collection. There should be a "fire and security" audit after the architect has made his
inspection. The curator and architect must make a formal report. The curator must
ensure for regular fire drill rehearsals at not less than six monthly intervals and initiate a
salvage plan in conjunction with conservators and other professionals.
6. (S)He should be able to monitor the internal environment if no other professional
assistance is available.
7. (S)He should present the collection with sufficient information in legible format.
Visitors should be given options for tours of differing duration and content. Literature
should be prepared for sale. Exhibitions may be arranged provided they do not prejudice
other more important activities.
8. As conservation is a single discipline, and as objects in historic building are also
included the guidelines should be extended to include all objects of cultural heritage.
9. All the items in Para 5 of the Guidelines may be deemed to apply to the Curator.
10. (S)He has the obligation to educate the public and to safeguard public interests.
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