Geology collection policy of the Finnish Museum of Natural History

The Geology Collection is part of the national collections of the Finnish Museum of Natural History Luomus. General principles and guidelines for the collections are defined in the General Collection Policy of Luomus. The Geology Collection Policy is subordinate to the General Collection Policy of L...

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Published in:Research Ideas and Outcomes
Main Authors: Arto Luttinen, Risto Väinölä, Jaana Halla, Björn Kröger, Kari Lintulaakso, Aino Juslén, Markku Oinonen, Pasi Sihvonen, Marko-Tapio Hyvärinen
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Pensoft Publishers 2021
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.7.e76875
https://doaj.org/article/d90bd00e86564c829133c4a4b80dc7ec
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Summary:The Geology Collection is part of the national collections of the Finnish Museum of Natural History Luomus. General principles and guidelines for the collections are defined in the General Collection Policy of Luomus. The Geology Collection Policy is subordinate to the General Collection Policy of Luomus, clarifying its content with reference to the special characteristics of the geological collections. The Geological Collection includes mineral, rock, and meteorite specimens worldwide and from all geologic ages to support Finnish research and educational projects. The coverage emphasizes specimens from Finland, Scandinavia, Africa, and Antarctica. The Geology Collection Policy defines the purpose of the collections, the objectives, the distribution of responsibilities for collection management and maintenance in the organisation, and the principles of collection accumulation, preservation, accessibility and use to public.