Resources

Accreditation Self-Assessment Planning Tool

Self-assessment planning tool template for Accreditation. This document is designed to act as a self-assessment tool when working towards Museums Accreditation either as a new museum or as a museum accredited under the 2018 Standard.

Collections Biography Toolkit 2021

This Word Document toolkit provides a framework to undertake an initial survey of a museum collection to create a collection biography and provide an overview of the collection. A collection biography is useful as a simple aid to increase understanding of a collection and to give access to all who use it or are involved in its management.

Introduction to Ticketing for Museums and Galleries

A guide on how to introduce a timed entry booking operation, produced by Digital Culture Network and Arts Council England. This guide looks to break down the key areas to consider when implementing a new ticketing operation and potential tools and platforms that you can implement.

How To Use Microsoft Teams

A PDF of guidance on how to use Microsoft Teams.

IPR – Model Deed of Assignment of Copyright (Volunteers) – editable

An editable Word Document of the Intellectual Property Rights and Data Protection (IPR) Advice Sheet 12b produced by Naomi Korn Associates as part of a project with Museum Development Yorkshire. This document contains the Model Deed of Assignment of Copyright agreement for Volunteers.

IPR – Model Deed of Assignment of Copyright (Volunteers) – PDF

A PDF of the Intellectual Property Rights and Data Protection (IPR) Advice Sheet 12b produced by Naomi Korn Associates as part of a project with Museum Development Yorkshire. This document contains the Model Deed of Assignment of Copyright agreement for Volunteers.

IPR – FAQs on Volunteers and IPR

A PDF of the IPR advice sheet 12a – FAQs on Volunteers and IPR developed by Naomi Korn Associates as part of a project commissioned by Museum Development Yorkshire. The document details some frequently asked questions about copyright and volunteers in museums, and a data protection section.

IPR – Volunteers and IPR Guidance

A PDF of the IPR advice sheet 12 developed by Naomi Korn Associates as part of a project commissioned by Museum Development Yorkshire. The document gives general advice for museums regarding copyright, handling personal data, and data protection.

Contactless Donation Systems

A Word document of resources created by Ilkley Manor House on using different contactless payment systems for donations.

Collections Management Checklist

This Word Document provides a simple check-list to determine the state of collections management procedures in your museum.