NIMC - Supporting Documents
In this section you will find a range of documents which aim to provide salient information and guidance for operating museums in Northern Ireland.
Museum Trends Survey
Organisational Health
Heritage Emergencies Management Audit Scheme (HEMAS) - Self Audit Pack
Word doc: 1.09 MB
The Heritage Emergency Management Audit Scheme (HEMAS) has been developed to help museums assess and improve emergency planning and business continuity. This initial iteration is designed for organisations beginning or checking in on their emergency planning journey, offering a simple, scored framework across 12 key elements—from emergency planning and fire safety to training, communication, and major incident recovery.
Using HEMAS will help you:
- Identify strengths and weaknesses
- Prioritise actions for improvement
- Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding collections
Emergencies are unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be. Start with HEMAS, build resilience, and ensure your plan works when it matters most!
Heritage Emergencies Management Audit Scheme (HEMAS) - Auditors' Guide
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Use this guidance to help you work through the HEMAS self audit pack to allow you to set baselines, track progress, and compare performance across sites. The audit also supports museum accreditation requirements for emergency planning.
Collections Management
Collections Trust Spectrum Standards
Spectrum is the UK collection management standard that is also used around the world.
Disposal Toolkit
This toolkit provides detailed advice on the process of identifying appropriate items for disposal, and ensuring that their removal from a museum collection is ethical.