| Event title | Open up: stored collections as a public (C9) resource |
| Details | 1000-1600
Approximately 90 per cent of UK museum collections are held in store: does this mean that they are underused? This conference looks at how museums can use collections that remain in store in the most creative and sustainable ways and how they can treat them as an opportunity rather than a challenge, as assets rather than stock.
The recent University College London (UCL) report Collections for People investigates current use of collections in store and makes recommendations for improved future use.
Delegates will consider how to increase access to their stored collections in ways that suit the resources and purpose of their museums.
This conference is relevant for those thinking about the development of their collections, viewing collections and access together. It explores ways of getting people in to stored collections, not just getting collections out. The day will examine practical case studies of increased use of collections – and stimulate delegates to develop their own ideas.
Speakers
Suzanne Keene
Reader in museum studies, UCL Institute of Archaeology
Sally Cross
Collections coordinator, Museums Association
Helen Ganiaris
Senior conservator, archaeology, conservation and collection care, Museum of London
Emma Cook
Collections manager, Sandwell Museum Service
Ruth Burwood
Access officer, Norfolk Museums and Archaeology Service
Phil Watson
Head of collections management, Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery
Nick Poole
Director, Collections Trust
Malcolm Chapman
Head of collections management, Manchester Museum
Who is it for?
• museum staff with responsibility for collections
• managers of smaller museums
• heads of collection and collection managers
• curators at larger museums.
What will I learn?
• why the use of stored collections is important for the sustainability of museums
• to benchmark practice in your museum against others
• ways of increasing access to stored collections with limited resources
• creative and innovative approaches to using stored collections for public benefit
• how to work across departments and traditional disciplines in museums to use collections better.
Fees:
MA Individual, Institutional or Corporate member £115
MA Individual member: prospective AMA £90
MA student, retired or unwaged member £50
Non-member £190
Institutional members and prospective AMA's CANNOT book online and should download a PDF below... |
Click here for programme and booking form, December 2008 to March 2009 (pdf) |
| Fee | £See highlighted box |
| Dates | 27 January 2009 |
| Venue | Charity Centre, London |
| Organiser | Museums Association Conferences and Events |
| Address | 24 Calvin Street
London
E1 6NW
United Kingdom |
| Tel | 020 7426 6940 |
| Fax | 020 7426 6961 |
| Email | lorraine@museumsassociation.org |
| Contact | Conference and Events Department |
