From the spring of 2004 to the spring of 2010, the UBC Museum of Anthropology underwent a major expansion and renovation project, which included updating its collections infrastructure. This article discusses the Collections Research Enhancement aspects of the project, with specific reference to: object tracking, packing, mount making, object storage, and object access. The project resulted in increased access for researchers and community members both at the museum and virtually.
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