Research Ideas and Outcomes (Feb 2021)

Palaeontology Collection Policy

  • Björn Kröger,
  • Anniina Kuusijärvi,
  • Leena Myllys,
  • Pasi Sihvonen,
  • Gunilla Ståhls-Mäkelä,
  • Henry Väre,
  • Markku Oinonen,
  • Aino Juslén,
  • Leif Schulman,
  • Marko-Tapio Hyvärinen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3897/rio.7.e62808
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7
pp. 1 – 12

Abstract

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The Paleontological Collection (PalCo) is one of partial 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 PalCo Policy is subordinate to the General Collection Policy of Luomus, clarifying its content with reference to the special characteristics of the paleontological collections. The PalCo includes fossil plant, invertebrate and vertebrate specimens worldwide in scope and from all geologic ages to support Finnish research and educational projects. The coverage emphasizes Paleozoic and Quaternary specimens from Finland, the Baltic countries and Scandinavia. The PalCo 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.

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