Collections review

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.

In the session, 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, we recommend participants:

• Ensure they have a working microphone, so they can fully participate.
• Look at their organisation’s collections development policy.
• Read their organisation’s written procedure for Collections review, if available.

The event will be delivered via the Collections Trust’s Zoom and will be delivered in a presentation format with a brief Q&A section at the end.

This event supports the Arts Council England Dynamism Investment Principle.

About the trainer

The presentation will be delivered by Lindsay Duncan from the Collections Trust. She has a PhD in archaeology from University College London, and has been involved with museums and collections management for the last 20 years, working with a variety of collections, including social history, art, costume, natural history, photography and ethnography. Most recently she worked at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery in Derbyshire.

The Collections Trust is an independent UK-based charity that works with museums, libraries, galleries and archives worldwide to improve the management and use of collections. It is an Investment Principal Support Organisation (IPSO) that delivers support across England in partnership with Museum Development (MD), funded by Arts Council England (ACE), to support Accreditation.

Who should attend?

This event is aimed at beginners or those in need of a refresh. You do not need any prior experience of Spectrum to attend. These sessions have been designed as standalone events so you do not need to attend every session in the series to benefit.

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.

Data Sharing

This event is delivered in partnership between the Collections Trust and Museum Development England and will be hosted on the Collections Trust’s Zoom account. For the purposes of event administration, Museum Development Midlands (MDM) will need to share your booking details with Collections Trust.

Our Data Privacy Policy which details how we handle and use personal data can be found here

MDM have a ‘Third Party Data Processing Agreement’ in place with Collections Trust to ensure that they are looking after your personal data in an efficient and compliant manner.

By booking a place on this workshop you agree for MDM to share you booking details with Collections Trust.

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.

Read the MDE Access Statement here

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.

Code of Conduct: by attending this event you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct https://www.mdmidlands.org.uk/code-of-conduct

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 435943