Security

Security
To ensure the safety of the collection the following procedures shall be put in place:
 * Security at the Rothwell Arts and Heritage Centre (RACH) relates to the physical security of the premises, security of the collections, security of records which relate to collections and electronic security.
 * All staff shall be familiar with the security procedures which must be followed.
 * Physical security refers to adequate locks being installed on all access points including doors, both external and internal, and windows.
 * The security of the RAHC premises will be such as to prevent unauthorised persons from entering. All access points to the premises will be fitted with an intruder alarm system linked to a control centre which has direct access to the police and nominated keyholders of the premises. The security contractor employed will be a reputable contractor who is registered with the police.
 * A limited number of staff will be nominated as keyholders to the premises.
 * Certain rooms within the building will only be accessible by staff and these rooms will be accessed through coded doors.
 * Records of collections will be stored in a locked, fireproof safe. Until such time as a safe is acquired the records should be stored in a locked safe area.
 * Electronic information should be backed up on a weekly basis.
 * All records relating to the collection should be stored under appropriate environmental conditions.
 * All displays should be checked on a regular basis to ensure that reasonable protection is provided for objects, from accidental or malicious damage. Any object of high value will be subject to greater security.
 * Appropriate Insurance arrangements will be put in place and the insurance company will be informed of any special collection which may be of high value. The RAHC will follow any security guidelines or advice issued by its Insurance Company.
 * The RAHC will have its Security Policy assessed by an appropriate security expert and will implement any recommendations made.
 * Security policy will be reviewed on an annual basis.

Adapted from: <span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 110%; text-align: justify;">Braintree District Museum Service. //Braintree District Museum Collections Management Policy//

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Accreditation Scheme for Museums and Galleries in the United Kingdom: Accreditation Standard. //Arts Council England.// Retrieved 6th November 2011 from [] Accreditation Scheme for Museums in the United Kingdom: Accreditation Standard. //Museums Libraries and Archives Council.// Retrieved 19th November 2011 from [|http://www.mla.gov.uk/what/raising_standards/accreditation/~/media/Files/pdf/2008/Accreditation_Standard.ashx] Braintree District Museum Collections Management Policy. //Braintree District Council.// Retrieved 29th November 2011 from []