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Time：第99次例會，2007年03月24日（週六）下午2:30~5:30
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Topic: National Palace Museum
Source: http://www.npm.gov.tw/en/administration ... ion.htm#00
Current Organization and Tasks of the National Palace Museum
In 1986, the "Statutes for the Organization of the National Palace Museum" was made effective, placing the Museum in the executive branch of the government with the purposes of "organizing, safeguarding and exhibiting the original collections of cultural relics and objets d'art from the Palace Museum in Peking and the Preparatory Office of the National Central Museum, and of supplementing the collection by acquisitions and engaging in the research and promotion of ancient China's cultural and artistic legacy so as to broaden its function in social education."
1. Organization
According to Clause 3 in Article 1 of the organizational statutes of the National Palace Museum, the National Palace Museum is responsible for organizing, safeguarding and exhibiting the original collections of cultural relics and objets d'art from the Palace Museum in Peking and the Preparatory Office of the National Central Museum, and supplementing the collection by acquisitions and engaging in the research and promotion of ancient China's cultural and artistic legacy so as to broaden its function in social education. Part of the Executive Yuan of the ROC government, there is one Director, two Deputy Directors, one Secretary General, three departments for the collection (Antiquities, Painting and Calligraphy, and Rare Books and Documents), three divisions for Education and Exhibition, Publications, and Registration, the Conservation department, Secretariat, General Affairs, Security, Personnel, Fiscal Office, and Government Ethics Office, along with the Information Management Center. These departments are in charge of their respective tasks for the management of the Museum.
2. Responsibilities
The responsibilities of each department are as follows:
a. Antiquities Department
Composed of two sections, the Antiquities Department is responsible for the preservation, conservation, research, exhibition, and publication of bronzes, ceramics, jades, and miscellaneous objects in the collection as well as new acquisitions. The general public may also consult the department on related matters.
b. Painting and Calligraphy Department
Composed of two sections, the Painting and Calligraphy Department is responsible for holding regular exhibitions and publishing catalogues as well as research and evaluation of painting and calligraphy, tapestries, and embroideries. Updating display cases conservation and mounting, and new acquisitions are also among this department's projects. The general public may also consult the department on related matters.
c. Rare Books and Documents Department
Composed of three sections, the Rare Books and Documents Department is responsible for the conservation, organization, cataloguing, research, and exhibition of rare books and Ch'ing archives as well as the acquisition and preparation of new books and periodicals for library use. The general public may also consult the department on related matters.
d. Education and Exhibition Department
Composed of two sections, the Education and Exhibition Department conducts activities related to Museum news, education, art programs, academic lectures, tours, traveling exhibits, visitor arrangements, and exhibition design. The department also deals with exhibit arrangement, recruiting volunteers and their training, and surveying public opinion.
e. Publications Department
Divided into three sections, it is responsible for editing and having printed Museum catalogues, books, and research reports in various languages as well as reproducing images of the collection artifacts. It also authorizes the sale and production of publications, videotapes, high-resolution video disc introductions to the artifacts, and computerized reproductions of painting and calligraphy derived from the collection. It is also responsible for the reproduction of artifacts and the promotion of plans related to the operations fund and the development of new reproductions of artifacts.
f. Registration Department
Composed of one section, the Registration Department is responsible for classifying and registering objects in the collection as well as works entrusted to, purchased by, and donated to the Museum. It also supervises regular inventory checks on Museum collections, and has established photographic information on the Museum and other collections.
g. Conservation Department
Divided into two sections, it manages the scientific analysis of the materials of artifacts in the Museum collection, conservation technology, and protection against damage and deterioration. It also repairs artworks and tests the environmental conditions of storage areas and display galleries.
h. Secretariat
Composed of three sections, the Secretariat receives, processes, and sends all official correspondence and documents of the Museum. It keeps track of administrative projects and work situations, and coordinates Museum meetings and government correspondence.
i. General Affairs Office
Composed of two sections, the General Affairs Office is responsible for construction projects, equipment and material purchases, the repair and management of property and dormitories, payments, assistance with government-sponsored mortgages, maintaining supplementary staff, and approval and management of related matters.
j. Security Department
Composed of one section, the Security Department supervises the safety and protection of the works of art and monitors the entire Museum grounds.
k. Personnel Office
Composed of two sections, the Personnel Office oversees various aspects of the staff, including the organization, distribution, hiring, promotion, training, retirement, and approval of personnel.
l. Fiscal Office
Composed of two sections, the Fiscal Office coordinates the planning, distribution, administration, and payment of funds for the printing for catalogues. Keeps monthly records related to financial matters.
m. Government Ethics Office
Composed of one section, the Government Ethics Office ensures that the Museum procedures follow government regulations.
n. Information Management Center
The Information Management Center is responsible for the planning and development of the overall information system for the Museum, computerization of procedures, automation of office equipment, designing of facilities for Internet and image systems, and computer education.
Questions:
1 How many times have you ever been to National Palace Museum? How do you feel about it? Why?
2 Do you like the museum? What kind of museum do you enjoy? Why?
3 What is the function of the museum in your opinion?
4 What kind of treasure in the museum you want to see? Why?
5 Do you know any stories or facts about National Palace Museum? Please share them with us!
6 If you are the leader of a museum,what kind of treasure would you like to collect ?
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