Collections Trust: Collections Review Procedure

About this event

This session will explore the Spectrum Collections review procedure, looking at how collections reviews can be used as part of good collections management practice.

We will discuss:

· How collections reviews are a valuable tool that enable museums to better understand the collections in their care.

· Some of the different uses of reviews including understanding significance, identifying opportunities for developing collections, and rationalisation.

· Examples of existing review methodologies, that might be adapted.

· Documenting and using the results of a collections review.

There will be opportunities to discuss with colleagues and ask questions throughout.

By the end of the session, attendees will:

· Understand the Spectrum Collections review procedure.

· Understand how to document a collections review.

· Know where to find more information and guidance.

Before the session:

· Ensure they have a working microphone, so they can fully participate.

· Take a look at their organisation’s collections development policy.

· Read their organisation’s written procedure for Collections review, if available.

Maximum two delegates per organisation. Priority will be given to delegates from non-NPO and non-National museums in the Midlands which are Accredited or officially Working Towards Accreditation.

Please note: We require you to complete the full booking form in order to confirm your eligibility for the session. The main booking form questions will appear after you have been through the 'check out' process. If you do not complete this form we will be in contact and reserve the right to cancel your ticket if we do not receive a response.

Accessibility

This event will be auto-captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the MDM team as early as possible stating the support you require.

All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.

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Contact Us

If you need any further information or would like to speak to a member of the team please contact us:

Enquiries@mdmidlands.org.uk