Introduction to Policies, Procedure and Plans
The UK museum Accreditation standard requires museums to have policy, procedure and plan documents. But what goes into a policy, a procedure, or a plan? This session will give a brief overview of the policies, procedures and plans relevant to sections 4 and 5 of the Accreditation standard and signpost attendees to further guidance.
It will cover:
- 4.2 Collections development policy
- 5.1 Documentation policy
- 5.2 The Spectrum primary procedures, including the need for a Documentation plan and Documentation procedures manual.
By the end of the session, attendees will:
- Understand the difference between policy, procedure and plan documents.
- Understand what relevant documents are required for sections 4 and 5 of the UK museum Accreditation standard.
- Know where to find more information and guidance.
Format
- Presentation style with a brief Q&A section at the end.