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Help Topics:
What is the scope of the catalog?
Who do I contact with questions about collection items?
What does the term "Participant" mean?
What fields does the "Keywords" option search?
What is the scope of the MAC collection?
How do I access the items I find in the catalog?
I can't find a record for a collection item I know is at the MAC.
I want to order a reproduction of an item I've found.
I want to request loan of an object for an exhibition.
I have information about an object I found in the catalog. Who should I contact?
What is the scope of the catalog?
Currently the catalog includes a small number of records representing the collections held by the MAC. Records are always being added to the system. If you require a more extensive search of the museum's collection, please contact the us at archives@northwestmuseum.org. For more information about the scope of the MAC's collection, click here.
Who do I contact with questions about collection items?
Contact the museum's Research Library and Archives at archives@northwestmuseum.org or (509) 456-3931. Your question may be routed to our Collections Department or a subject curator for reply.
What does the term "Participant" mean?
The term "Participant" is used to group together named persons, organizations, and culture groups. If you are a librarian, you might think of this category as the name authority file. The purpose of grouping together these names under one category is to improve the return of all records linked to one name.
What fields does the "Keywords" option search?
This option searches the Object Type, Title, Participants, Category, and Exhibition Name fields.
What is the scope of the MAC collection?
Visit the Museum Collections page to learn more about the scope of the objects in the museum's collection. For information about the scope of the Research Library and Archives collection, visit the Archives Collections page.
How do I access the items I find in the catalog?
To examine the archival materials you've found in the catalog, visit the Research Library and Archives during open hours. For access to objects in the museum's collection, you must schedule an appointment. Appointments should be schedule at least two weeks in advance and are subject to staff availability and object accessibility.
I can't find a record for a collection item I know is at the MAC.
Records for all items in the MAC collection are not available in the online catalog. Contact the Research Library and Archives to request a search of the museum's internal collection management database; email: brooke.wagner@northwestmuseum.org, phone: (509) 456-3931.
I want to order a reproduction of an item I've found.
Please visit the section on Reproduction Requests for more information on ordering reproductions of items from the Research Library and Archives. Most three-dimensional objects in the collection may be photographed; use the Reproduction Order Form to request an image. If new photography is required, an additional fee may be charged. If you plan to publish or otherwise use the reproduction, please consult the Fee Schedule for applicable use fees.
I want to request loan of an object for an exhibition.
Please contact Valerie Wahl, Museum Collections Curator, at val.wahl@northwestmuseum.org or (509) 456-3931.
I have information about an object I found in the catalog. Who should I contact?
The museum welcomes additional information about its collections, particularly information that aids in identifying people or places depicted in photographs or contextual information about three dimensional objects. Please contact the Research Library and Archives and we will help get your information to the appropriate person at the museum. Email: brooke.wagner@northwestmuseum.org. Phone: (509) 456-3931.