Category: Collections Management
Collections at the Heart – Accountability in practice
Being accountable for collections is key to maintaining public trust in museums, but it is also a necessity for managing and using objects effectively. The Spectrum standard provides a framework for accountability, but this is dependent on how policies and procedures are reviewed and implemented within a museum. This session will examine what accountability is, why the Spectrum procedures are important for accountability and reducing risk, and what accountability can […]
A brief introduction to object entry
This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum Object entry procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, including key concepts and terms. The minimum requirements, with examples of how to meet them. Where to find the suggested procedure and briefly what it can […]
Transforming Collections Programme: Commissioning New Work for Collections, 18 March 2026, online via zoom
Transforming Collections is a series of online sessions designed to help museums to think about how they can explore, question, and review collections and collections information collaboratively to build more inclusive collections development practices. This session will explore how museums can work with artists and communities to commission and co-commission new work. Agenda 10.00: Welcome […]
Collections at the Heart – policy, procedure or plan?
The UK museum Accreditation standard requires museums to have various policy, procedure and plan documents. But what goes into a policy, a procedure, or a plan? This two hour interactive session will look at the role of policies, procedures and plans in collections management and where to find guidance to support the review and development of these documents. It will […]
A brief introduction to the Spectrum Standard
This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum collections management standard. It will cover: An explanation of the layout of a Spectrum procedure including definition, minimum requirements and suggested procedure. The relationship between the Spectrum standard and Accreditation. A brief overview of the nine primary procedure definitions. Signposting to further information. By the […]
Transforming Collections: Rethinking Collections and Collecting, online Zoom
What should we do with all this stuff? Join Happy Museum Project and MD North to explore how together we might unblock the barriers to repurposing our collections, and create genuine public benefit. In order for our organisations to survive and to thrive, we urgently need to re-think our approach to collections and collecting. Environmentally, […]
Introduction to Object Entry
This session will offer a basic introduction to the Spectrum Object entry procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, including key concepts and terms. The minimum requirements, with examples of how to meet them. Where to find the suggested procedure and briefly what it can […]