[BCMA] Inquiry: AI Use Policies

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv]

Hi everyone,

Here at the Chase & District Museum & Archives we have not developed any
official policies or procedures in regards to AI. It has been at the
forefront of my mind lately though, as I have no interest in using it for
any part of my work (or my volunteers' work), nor do I want to see it in
our gift shop. If I develop anything I will certainly pass it along to you
Michael.

Breanne

On Tue, Aug 25, 2026 at 9:05 AM Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv via
Listserv <listserv at lists.museum.bc.ca> wrote:

> Good morning,
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> NO!  The Bralorne Pioneer Museum has not started interacting with AI as
> yet.  From experience even AI is incorrect if the wrong information is
> placed on their platform.  It does distort the actual history and facts at
> times.
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> Sincerely,
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>
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> Bralorne Pioneer Museum
>
> Janis Irvine
>
> Museum Assistant and Archives
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> *From:* Listserv <listserv-bounces at lists.museum.bc.ca> *On Behalf Of *Moderated
> BCMA subscriber listserv via Listserv
> *Sent:* Friday, August 21, 2026 12:12 PM
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> *Subject:* [BCMA] Inquiry: AI Use Policies
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> Good morning BCMA colleagues,
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> I hope this email finds you well.
>
> I wanted to reach out today to inquire as to whether any of you have
> developed policies or procedures that relate to using and interacting with
> AI within your institutions?
>
> There have been some discussions among staff and volunteers on the merits
> and pitfalls of using AI in research support, drafting policy templates
> etc.
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> Any insights or examples would be greatly appreciated!
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> Best,
>
> Michael Goodchild
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> Michael Goodchild, BA, MMST.
> Executive Director,
> Sidney Museum & Archives
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Breanne Malo
She/Her
Curator/Manager
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