Collections Care – Handling & Packing and Labelling & Marking
In Person TrainingA joint training session with National Museums NI looking at object packing, handling, marking and labelling.
Training Overview
‘Object Handling and Packing for Museums’
This training will provide an overview of current best practice for handling, transporting and housing museum objects. A variety of materials and types of objects will be considered and there will be opportunity for discussion and engaging in practical handling alongside the presentation.
‘Labelling and Marking Museum Objects’
Participants will be sent a list of suppliers and links to guidance beforehand.
The training will involve a series of videos followed a practical secession to experiment with various methods of labelling and marking.
Programme
- 9-11am ‘Object Handling and Packing for Museums’ Bethany Skuce
- 11-11.30am Break
- 11:30am-12:30pm ‘Marking and Labelling Museum Objects’ Jill Kerr
Who is the session suitable for?
This training is suitable for beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge.
This training is available to individual members of NIMC and all those who work for an organisational member. If you are not sure whether your organisation is a member, please check by contacting info@nimc.co.uk
There are limited spaces available and NIMC will operate a waiting list. To widen learning across the sector we will only take a maximum of 2 members of staff from each organisation. additional members of staff will be added to the waiting list.
Trainer
Bethany Skuce
Jill Kerr
How to Book & Refund Policy
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite. If this is not possible, please complete a Training Booking Form 24-25 and send to catherine.doran@nimc.co.uk
As space on this session is limited, we ask that you inform us immediately of any cancellations so that the place can be transferred to another person on the waiting list.