University Collections oversees and is involved with the creation and administration of various collection policies for Indiana University. The following links provide guidance on how IU handles a variety of collections-related tasks.
Collection Policies
Current Policies
Indiana University Public Art and Cultural Heritage Collection: RP-11-010
This policy governs the acquisition of art and objects for the Public Art and Cultural Heritage Collection and other, non-museum units at Indiana University.
Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) Policy: RP-11-006
This policy applies to all University researchers, faculty, students, and staff who have or may have access to human remains, funerary objects, sacred objects, and objects of cultural patrimony covered by the federal statute known as the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA).
Public Art: CPF-02
This policy governs the approval, installation, and maintenance of exterior art on Indiana University property.
Policies in Development
- International Repatriation Policy
- Collections Deaccession Policy