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When forming your policy on cataloguing, it is important to consider what collections information supports the mission of your museum. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3SHILoW #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

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

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

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

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

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 view and edit location and movement records. 🔗 https://buff.ly/45DS6kS #PrimaryProcedures #MuseumDocumentation #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

Object exit - recording when objects leave the buildings you are responsible for and pass out of your direct care. ✍️ 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. Either way, in deciding your policy you will need to consider five questions, this is the second one: "Who can authorise objects leaving the museum in each of these circumstances?" This refers back to the first question, which is: "In what circumstances might objects leave the museum?" 🔗 https://buff.ly/3RZEIDo #PrimaryProcedures #Museums