Collections Trust’s Post

You should have a policy covering the exit of objects from your buildings. This could either be a standalone document or part of a wider collections management policy. ✍️ When forming your policy, this is the first question you must consider, "In what circumstances might objects leave the museum?" 🔗 https://buff.ly/3RZEIDo #PrimaryProcedures #Museums #MuseumDocumentation

When forming your policy on moving objects within your museum and on recording the location of objects whether in the museum or elsewhere, you should clarify who can request and approve the movement of objects. 🔗 https://buff.ly/45DS6kS #PrimaryProcedures #Museums #MuseumDocumentation

Numbering museum objects is important because a unique number, once allocated and physically attached to the museum object, creates a link between that object and its associated information. Numbers don't need to be complicated! Find out more about different types of numbering in this helpful resource: https://lnkd.in/eiaeGpTi #Museums #MuseumDocumentation #FAQFriday

Your approach to cataloguing must be carefully considered at policy level taking into account your museum’s mission, the type of collection, and the needs of different users. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3SHILoW #PrimaryProcedures #MuseumDocumentation #Museums

Numbering museum objects is important because a unique number, once allocated and physically attached to the museum object, creates a link between that object and its associated information. Numbers don't need to be complicated! Find out more about different types of numbering in this helpful resource: https://lnkd.in/eiaeGpTi #Museums #MuseumDocumentation #FAQFriday

📣 Have you checked out 'Accountability for collections' yet? Here you can find useful resources to help you maintain accountability for the collections in your care. 📝 🔗 https://buff.ly/40Ufnhv #MuseumDocumentation #Museums

The Use of collections Spectrum procedure can enable the recording of multiple perspectives about collections and provide opportunities to enrich catalogue records. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3VAsod0 #Museums #MuseumDocumentation #UseOfCollections #FAQFriday

The Levitation Module can be used to display an object or statue significant to your museum/Centre. Here the object/statue is made to float over a base making it appear unique and attractive. www.dbproductions.in #ExperientialExhibits #InteractiveExhibits #ImmersiveExperiences #Museum2.0 #InnovativeSolutions #Museums

Question for the #museum & #sciencecenter hivemind: what are the characteristics that distinguish interactive exhibits from other types of exhibit. For the latter I am thinking of exhibits that are good in their own right, but cannot in all honesty be called truly interactive? #museum #museums #interactiveexhibits #visitorexperience #exhibition #exhibitiondesign

You should have a policy on cataloguing. This could either be a standalone document or part of a wider collections management policy. Either way, in deciding your policy you will need to consider this question: "How will you identify contemporary or historic bias within the museum's cataloguing practice?" 🔗 https://buff.ly/3SHILoW #PrimaryProcedures #MuseumDocumentation #Museums