The document discusses best practices and general principles for organizing temporary exhibitions that involve loans from other institutions. It covers topics such as promoting high standards of care for loaned works, establishing codes of conduct between lending and borrowing museums, minimizing costs for both parties, and ensuring proper facilities, security, transport and packing of loaned objects.

1. Temporary Exhibitions What’s Hot and What’s Not in Loans Administration

16. Transport Agents must always: Keep details of lenders and loan-objects as well as all arrangements confidential Have knowledge of handling requirements for all exhibits Follow strict security procedures Be experts in international shipping and familiar with customs procedures Be familiar with emergency procedures & abide by fire regulations Maintain vehicles, storage areas and equipment to a high standard Keep up-to-date documentation of object movements