Administrative Regulation: Works of Art and Artifacts
Document Number: ARM 30-20-70
Tab: Collections
Section: Library Collections
Subject: Works of Art and Artifacts
Summary
This document describes policy and procedure for the Library’s collection of art and artifacts.
Effective Date: July 12, 2012
Reviewed/Reaffirmed:
October 4, 2017
October 27, 2021
October 12, 2023
September 10, 2026
Policy
Purchased Art:
a. The Johnson County Library may collect and purchase art and artifacts in accordance with criteria established by the library’s mission, strategic plan, and collection development policy.
Commissioned Art
b. The Johnson County Library may commission art to be used in buildings, marketing, and promotions, in order to enhance patron service or experience.
c. The Johnson County Library will consider opportunities for partnership and collaboration with organizations and public entities and agencies to incorporate public art in Library branch locations.
Donated Art
d. Donations of art to the Johnson County Library are governed by ARM 30-20-50 Gifts.
Procedures
The County Librarian will establish procedures to govern the collection and purchase of art and artifacts.
Review Date: September 10, 2026
ARM 30-20-70 End