Book Events
Ripples of resilience: personal resilience for you and your team, Online Zoom
Understanding and supporting your own personal resilience can have ripple effects on your team and organisation, supporting collective wellbeing. As a sector we are increasingly trying to do more with less. Being more conscious of the impacts on ourselves and colleagues, and how we can support each other in times of stress, can support organisational […]
Carbon Literacy for Museums
Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 13 October 2026 Part 2: Tuesday 20 October 2026: 10:00-12:30, live online group session Part 3: Thursday 22 October 2026: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45, live online group sessions Optional action planning surgery: Tuesday 27 October 10:30-11:30, live online drop-in session This training […]
Understanding your Audiences: A guide to data collection, Online Zoom
This session led by consultant Christina Lister will explore different methods for undertaking audience and non-user data collection, their pros and cons. Approaches can be scaled up or down in budget and scope, but there will be a focus on low budget and pragmatic options. The session will cover: Definitions and the purpose of research, […]
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 […]
Introduction to Acquisitioning and Accessioning
This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Acquisition and Accessioning procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested procedure and […]
Disaster Kit Essentials, Online Zoom
This online session will provide a guide to what to consider for inclusion in your disaster kits. From containment kit, object handling to PPE, the presentation will provide suggestions on content, quantity and workarounds for tight budgets. There will also be time for participants to make suggestions about what kit they have found helpful.
Turning Audience Data into Insights and Action: How to make sense of and use your findings, Online Zoom
This session led by consultant Christina Lister will explore how to analyse and make the most of the audience and non-user data you collect, focussing on actionable insights. It will also share key freely available sector data and national consumer and population data and trends which can complement your own. The session will cover: How to make sense […]
Collections Audit, Online Zoom
Do you have the collections and information you think you have? Delivered by Collections Trust, this session will explore the Spectrum 5.1 Audit procedure – systematically checking the accuracy and completeness of the information you have about your collections. At the most basic level, the procedure confirms that your records match the physical reality: you […]
Introduction to Oral History, online
This online session provides insight into what oral history is, how it can be used and what the benefits of collecting personal stories are for archives and collections. Learn how to prepare for interviews, including how best to write a discussion guide, as well as the etiquette of conducting oral history interviews. Guidance on preparing […]
Photographing objects: simple tips on how to get better results, 10am-12.30pm
This workshop led by photographer Michael Pollard will be based around a simple table-top set-up designed to show how best to achieve good quality, clear images of objects made from a variety of materials. This is particularly important when you are adding images to your documentation records. There will be an introduction to the equipment […]