Labelling and Marking Museum Objects

Numbering, marking and labelling museum objects are Spectrum requirements but often they can be intimidating.

The morning session, led by Anna Rhodes, will look at why numbering is important and how it ties in with Spectrum procedures. It will cover different types of numbers including object entry numbers, acquisition numbers, temporary numbers, object exit numbers and loan numbers, and will also include discussions around dealing with historic numbering issues and renumbering collections.

The afternoon will be led by Anita Hollinshead who will build on discussions from the morning, leading attendees in a practical session which will will explore the theory and practice around marking a museum collection.

Attendees will learn:

By the end of the session, attendees will:

• Understand the Spectrum requirements for numbering.

• Know how and when to use numbering to support museum documentation and collections management activities.

• Know where to find further relevant guidance.

• Learn why numbering is important and how numbering fits into the Spectrum procedures and Accreditation standard.

• Understand the materials needed for marking a variety of objects.

• Have learned the correct methods of marking different materials.

All materials for the afternoon session will be provided by Anita however if attendees have objects they would like to bring along from their organisations to mark, they are welcome to.

This event supports the Arts Council England Ambition and Quality Investment Principle

About the trainer

Anna Rhodes is an Outreach Officer for Collections Trust. She works to to support museums and museum professionals across the UK with museum Accreditation, including training and support in using applying the Spectrum standard for collections management.

Collections Trust is an Investment Principal Support Organisation (IPSO) that delivers support across England in partnership with Museum Development (MD), funded by ACE, to support museum Accreditation.

Anita Hollinshead is a freelance museum consultant, specialising in collections care and development, funding bids, project management, consultation, audience development and community engagement.

Please note this venue does not have catering facilities on the day of training so whilst refreshments will be provided, please bring a packed lunch or be prepared for a short walk into Ilkeston where there are a variety of places to purchase food.

Who should attend?

Suitable for those working in collections care and management, including museum staff, volunteers and trustees.

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.

Accessibility

This event will be held at Erewash Museum. The Hayloft where the event will take place is accessible by lift.

If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning during the presentations, 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 more information about 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.

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

01952 435 900

Booking your place

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.