Collections Review
Online TrainingThis session will explore the Spectrum Collections review procedure, looking at how collections reviews can be used as part of good collections management practice.
Training Overview:
- 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.
The Collections Trust presentation will be followed by a case study, presenting an example of collections review in practice.
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 we ask attendees to:
- Please ensure you have a working microphone to ensure you can participate in discussions.
- Look at your organisation’s collections development policy.
- Read your organisation’s written procedure for Collections review, if available.
Trainer:
Lindsay Duncan, Outreach Officer, Collections Trust
How to Book & Refund Policy:
Bookings can be made via Eventbrite. If this is not possible, please contact the NI Museums Council at catherine.doran@nimc.co.uk with a Training Booking Form 24-25 and provide a Purchase Order number.
NI Museums Council does not offer refunds on cancellations made within two weeks week of the course date, however the place can be transferred to another person within your organization or who is also a member.
Eventbrite cancellations made over two weeks before the event will be refunded minus the Eventbrite booking fee. Please note that costs are inclusive of the Eventbrite booking fee. By default, Eventbrite do not provide refunds on fees. This means that the attendee will receive a refund for the amount they paid minus the Eventbrite fees.
Cancellations two weeks before the event on bookings made via NIMC Booking form will be refunded minus a 10% admin fee.