Collections Trust’s Post

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

When forming your policy on cataloguing, it is important to consider what the target 'basic' catalogue record for different parts of the collection should look like, and why. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3LcWWOv #PrimaryProcedures #MuseumDocumentation #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 request and approve the movement of objects. 🔗 https://buff.ly/45DS6kS #PrimaryProcedures #Museums #MuseumDocumentation

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

📣 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

This is the fifth and final question you must consider when forming your policy on Object exit. This could either be a standalone document or part of a wider collections management policy. ✍️ 🔗 https://buff.ly/3RZEIDo #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

There are five questions that you must consider when forming your policy on the exit of objects from your buildings. This is the third question "What levels of condition checking are needed for each scenario?" Find out more on our website: 🔗 https://buff.ly/3YInezN #MuseumDocumentation #Museums #PrimaryProcedures

'Will you carry out consultation on the needs of different users and stakeholders, and how will this influence your approach to cataloguing?' In deciding your policy on cataloguing, you will need to consider this question. 🔗 https://buff.ly/3SHILoW #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