Museum Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
Mission of the University of Alaska Museum of the North
The University of Alaska Museum of the North (UAMN), located on the Fairbanks campus, is the only museum in the state with a tripartite mission of research, teaching, and collecting. The Museum's botanical, geological, zoological, and cultural collections, primarily from Alaska and the Circumpolar North, form the basis for understanding the local as well as the global past, present, and future. Through collection-based research, teaching, and public programs, the Museum shares its knowledge and collections with local, national, and international audiences of all ages and backgrounds. In order to help reach the mission of the UAMN, the following policies, procedures, and protocols have been developed and implemented. All employees and volunteers must read and understand these documents.
Incident Reporting Procedures
Follow procedures outlined in the Museum Emergency Action Plan
Take the Quiz Here: Museum Emergency Action Plan Quiz
Emergencies
- For all life-threatening emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
- For any incident requiring medical attention, contact your Supervisor and Environmental Health, Safety, and Risk Management (EHSRM) at 907-474-5413.
- For all other emergencies, immediately contact your Supervisor and the Operations Manager.
- Additionally, for collections or gallery/exhibit related emergencies contact the appropriate Museum staff member(s): UAMN Emergency Contact List
- If unable to reach above listed staff, contact University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) Dispatch at 907-474-7721
- All emergency related communications, with the media or public, will be conducted by the Museum Public Information Officer/Communications Manager
- To report accessibility issues and accommodations, Title IX violations, discrimination,
or report suspected child/minor abuse use the University of Alaska (UA) confidential hotlineor use one of the forms found on the UAF Report Incidents Page
- To report safety incidents, injuries, unsafe conditions, and damage to University property, use the EHSRM Incident Report
- To report unsafe snow/ice conditions, call or email Facility Services at 907-474-7000 or snowremoval@fs.uaf.edu
- For building maintenance issues, use the UAMN Building Maintenance Request Form
- For any other incidents, contact an appropriate EHSRM staff member or call EHSRM at 907-474-5413
Insurance Coverage and Claims
The University of Alaska and UAF have several insurance policies in place to cover employees in the case of a workplace incident. Navigate to the EHSRM Insurance Page to learn more about these policies. Note: Contact UAF EHSRM at 907-474-5413 for more information.
Code of Ethics
This policy can be viewed or downloaded by navigating to the UAMN Institutional Documents Page and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
User Access and Security Policy
User Access and Security Policy
Collections Management Policy
This policy can be viewed or downloaded by navigating to the UAMN Institutional Documents Page and scrolling to the bottom of the page.
Conservation Plan
Integrated Pest Management Plan
Integrated Pest Management Plan
Receiving Dock Use Protocols
Museum Laboratory Protocols and User Agreements
The following protocols and user agreements are for specific laboratories. If you use any of these laboratories, you must read and understand (and in some cases, sign) the applicable documents.
Department Chemical Hygiene Plan
The Department Chemical Hygiene Plan is a department-specific document located in
each laboratory. If you are unable to locate this document, request it from your Supervisor.
For more information on how to create a Department Chemical Hygiene Plan visit the
EHSRM Chemical Hygiene Plan Page
Collections Preparation Laboratory (Rm. 118) Use Protocol
Collections Preparation Laboratory Use Protocol
Genomic Resources Facility (Rm. 020) User Agreement
Genomic Resources Facility User Agreement
Molecular Genetics Laboratory (Rm. 022) User Agreement
Molecular Genetics Laboratory User Agreement
Ancient DNA Laboratory (Rm. 016) User Agreement
Ancient DNA Laboratory User Agreement
Exhibits and Digital Media Department Documents
The following documents are for employees and volunteers of the Exhibits and Digital Media Department.
Operations and Procedures
This document is located in the Exhibits and Digital Media Department's Graphics Lab. If you are unable to locate this document, request it from your Supervisor.
Workshop Safety Manual
Object Handling Procedures