deaccessioning

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Scope note
Permanently removing an object from a collection. In the context of public collections, it is generally done only with reference to a set of official criteria. Typically, the process is applied to art works, books, or other materials that are no longer appropriate, functional, or meeting the standards or objectives of the owner or repository.
deaccessioning
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024