About the session:

This session will be in two parts:

1) Collections Trust will look at how the Spectrum Reproduction procedure can be used in digitisation projects. Additionally looking at digitised material from a documentation perspective, including collections online e.g. considering the Spectrum Rights management procedure, users and terminology control.

2) Ilfracombe Museum will be sharing their experience of a digitisation project which was a part of a larger audience development project funding by Art Fund's Respond and Reimagine Grant in from Autumn 2020 - June 2021.

Before the session:

• If possible look at the Spectrum Reproduction procedure
• Think about how your organisation manages digital reproduction and use of digitised material

Who should attend?

Those responsible for collections management, thinking about digitisation projects.

How does this session relate to Arts Council England’s Accreditation Standard?

• 5.1 - An approved documentation policy
• 5.2 - To follow the primary Spectrum documentation procedures

What will you learn?

By the end of the session, attendees will:

• Understand the Spectrum requirements for Reproduction, in relation to digitised material.
• Understand how documentation can support the effective use of digitised collections.
• Know where to find more information and guidance.
• Consider digitisation as part of a wider funded project from the case study provided.

Session Leader:

Lindsay Duncan is Outreach Officer at Collections Trust and helps to deliver their outreach programme. She has a PhD in archaeology from University College London, and has been involved with museums and collections management, in museums big and small, 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.

Sara Hodson Wilson, Ilfracombe Museum will share their experience of a digitisation project which was part of a wider Art Fund project from earlier this year.

How will this session be delivered and what equipment do I need?

This session will be delivered online using Zoom a cloud based video conferencing service. The service is free to use, all you need is either a laptop, tablet/ iPad or phone. Your device will need to be able to stream video and sound. If you are using a laptop you can simply connect via your web browser. If using a tablet/ iPad or phone you will need to download the app (free to download) to connect to the session. Full instructions on how to join the session will be issued direct to the email address provided at the point of booking before the session takes place. 

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