Introduction to Spectrum

Museum Development East Midlands (MDEM) is part of a national network of Museum Development providers across England. MDEM offers a continually updated programme of activities and support targeted at the needs of accredited museums and those with Working Towards Accreditation status.

Museum Development East Midlands

An introductory session providing an overview of Spectrum for museums in the Midlands.

To see what upcoming training MDEM currently has, please visit www.mdem.org.uk

This session will offer an introduction to the Spectrum standard, and will put into context the Spectrum procedures covered in the other workshops in the programme. We will discuss the Spectrum guidance and how it might be used by an organisation. The session will give an overview of the Spectrum 5.1 primary procedures and update attendees about the recent general changes to Spectrum, including changes to language. We will also focus on policy development, and the difference and relationship between plans, policies and procedures.There will be opportunities to ask questions during the session, as well as share ideas with other attendees. By the end of the session, delegates will: <ul><li>Understand what the Spectrum standard is, and how it might be applied within their museum. </li><li>Understand the role of the Spectrum standard in relation to museum Accreditation. </li><li>Understand recent changes to Spectrum. </li><li>Understand the role of policy and where to find information to develop policies.</li><li>Know where to find more information and guidance. </li></ul> Before the session: <ol><li>Read the <a href="https://collectionstrust.org.uk/spectrum/spectrum-5/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">introduction to Spectrum </a></li><li>Think about how you do things in your museum, referring to your in-house procedural manual if you have access to it. You might also find it useful to have it with you to refer to during the session. </li><li>Please ensure that you have a working microphone, so you can participate in discussions. </li></ol>W﻿ho should attend?T﻿his session is aimed at staff, trustees and volunteers in the East Midlands . Priority booking will be given to Accredited museums from non-NPO organisations.By joining an MDEM training session, you are agreeing to our <a href="https://mdem.org.uk/terms-conditions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">terms and conditions</a>.

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