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COLLECTIONS TRUST MUSEUMS GALLERIES SCOTLAND PARTNERSHIP EVENT
02.03.10
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Welcome to the session
Introductions:Who we areWhat we do
Key services:Collections LinkSSN ConnectPAS 197 & SPECTRUMPublicationsStories of the World & Revisiting CollectionsCulture GridSupporting Sustainable Digital Content
Welcome to the session
Introductions:Who we areWhat we do
Key services:Collections LinkSSN ConnectPAS 197 & SPECTRUMPublicationsStories of the World & Revisiting CollectionsCulture GridSupporting Sustainable Digital Content
ContentsContents
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Who we are...Who we are...
Supporting Networks
Laura WhittonNetworks [email protected]
Susanna HillhouseNetworks [email protected]
Simon SheffieldOnline Services [email protected]
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Campaigning for the public right to access and engage with collections by:
•Promoting best practice•Encouraging innovation•Working with the sector
Campaigning for the public right to access and engage with collections by:
•Promoting best practice•Encouraging innovation•Working with the sector
Our role...Our role...
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Our role...Our role...
We offer a route to the resources that help museums manage their collections more effectively and so provide better access for the public
Through Partnership working we can connect with greater numbers of museums, libraries and archives and networks to promote engagement with their collections
We offer a route to the resources that help museums manage their collections more effectively and so provide better access for the public
Through Partnership working we can connect with greater numbers of museums, libraries and archives and networks to promote engagement with their collections
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Collections LinkCollections Link
Launched by the Collections Trust in 2006, providing a focus for the international collections management community
Re-launching in April 2010, following extensive consultation with practitioners
A platform for practitioners to connect with colleagues, find expert advice and contribute best practice guidance to the community
Launched by the Collections Trust in 2006, providing a focus for the international collections management community
Re-launching in April 2010, following extensive consultation with practitioners
A platform for practitioners to connect with colleagues, find expert advice and contribute best practice guidance to the community
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A comprehensive online library of best practice resources and guidelines
Tools to help you connect with other collections practitioners, expert groups, specialist networks and training providers
An enhanced database of training and skills development opportunities
An online shop selling Collections Management publications and resources
A comprehensive online library of best practice resources and guidelines
Tools to help you connect with other collections practitioners, expert groups, specialist networks and training providers
An enhanced database of training and skills development opportunities
An online shop selling Collections Management publications and resources
New Collections Link websiteNew Collections Link website
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A network of Collections Management practitioners
Register with the website to:
• Contribute resources• Upload training and events listings• Create or join social networks• Receive discounts at the online shop
A network of Collections Management practitioners
Register with the website to:
• Contribute resources• Upload training and events listings• Create or join social networks• Receive discounts at the online shop
A community of practiceA community of practice
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Content from national organisations including:
• Collections Trust• Institute of Conservation• British Library Preservation Advisory Centre• The National Archives • Museums Galleries Scotland• Culture24• AIM
Content from other registered users including museums, libraries, archives, consultants and trainers
Content from national organisations including:
• Collections Trust• Institute of Conservation• British Library Preservation Advisory Centre• The National Archives • Museums Galleries Scotland• Culture24• AIM
Content from other registered users including museums, libraries, archives, consultants and trainers
Content libraryContent library
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Content from national organisations including:
• Collections Trust• Institute of Conservation• British Library Preservation Advisory Centre• The National Archives • Museums Galleries Scotland• Culture24• AIM
Content from other registered users including museums, libraries, archives, consultants and trainers
Content from national organisations including:
• Collections Trust• Institute of Conservation• British Library Preservation Advisory Centre• The National Archives • Museums Galleries Scotland• Culture24• AIM
Content from other registered users including museums, libraries, archives, consultants and trainers
Content libraryContent library
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Social networks allow users to:
• Network with colleagues
• Share content with other users
• Send messages to group members
• Invite new members
Social networks allow users to:
• Network with colleagues
• Share content with other users
• Send messages to group members
• Invite new members
Social networksSocial networks
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Online directory of training courses and professional development opportunities
Listings of conferences and events
Searchable by subject, date and location
Registered users able to upload their own training and events listings
Online directory of training courses and professional development opportunities
Listings of conferences and events
Searchable by subject, date and location
Registered users able to upload their own training and events listings
Training and events listingsTraining and events listings
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Online tutorials to help you:
• Search for content
• Upload resources
• Set up or join an online network
Online tutorials to help you:
• Search for content
• Upload resources
• Set up or join an online network
Help and guidanceHelp and guidance
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What next?
Visit the website: www.collectionslink.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/collectionslink
What next?
Visit the website: www.collectionslink.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter:www.twitter.com/collectionslink
Find out moreFind out more
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SSN ConnectSSN Connect
Your own website – your ‘shop window’
A place to promote your network and any news, events or training
Resource section for you to add content for members
A ‘How To...’ guide and Online Services support from Collections Trust
Your own website – your ‘shop window’
A place to promote your network and any news, events or training
Resource section for you to add content for members
A ‘How To...’ guide and Online Services support from Collections Trust
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SSN ConnectSSN Connect
Links to the Culture Grid:
Can see who the members of your network are
Can search all your member collections for specific items through the Culture Grid
Another way for audiences to reach your collections as well as network members
Links to the Culture Grid:
Can see who the members of your network are
Can search all your member collections for specific items through the Culture Grid
Another way for audiences to reach your collections as well as network members
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SSN Connect – Your ChoiceSSN Connect – Your Choice
Are you part of a network that needs an online presence?
Look at other examples of SSN Connect sites
Talk to Susanna Hillhouse who can put you in touch with Simon Sheffield, Online Services Officer at Collections Trust for advice and how to get started
Are you part of a network that needs an online presence?
Look at other examples of SSN Connect sites
Talk to Susanna Hillhouse who can put you in touch with Simon Sheffield, Online Services Officer at Collections Trust for advice and how to get started
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StandardsStandards
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SPECTRUM Partners are the only collection and digital asset management software vendors who have a licence for the commercial use of SPECTRUM
Only SPECTRUM Partners are allowed to say they are SPECTRUM Compliant, after a formal testing process
SPECTRUM Partners are the only collection and digital asset management software vendors who have a licence for the commercial use of SPECTRUM
Only SPECTRUM Partners are allowed to say they are SPECTRUM Compliant, after a formal testing process
Partnership with Collections Management Software suppliersPartnership with Collections Management Software suppliers
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Collections Management SystemsCollections Management Systems
You may need advice on the suitability of a Collections Management software system
The Software Survey is on the Collections Trust website
You may need advice on the suitability of a Collections Management software system
The Software Survey is on the Collections Trust website
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Joint British Standards Institution/Collections Trust Code of Practice for Collections Management
Right time to capture and acknowledge developments inCollections Management practice.
PAS 197 defines and consolidates professional practice
A joint definition across museums, archives and libraries which allows the sector to face future challenges from a commonly agreed position
Demonstrating the value & impact of strategic Collections Management as a core part of business planning
Joint British Standards Institution/Collections Trust Code of Practice for Collections Management
Right time to capture and acknowledge developments inCollections Management practice.
PAS 197 defines and consolidates professional practice
A joint definition across museums, archives and libraries which allows the sector to face future challenges from a commonly agreed position
Demonstrating the value & impact of strategic Collections Management as a core part of business planning
PAS 197:2009PAS 197:2009
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The PAS is interpreted in Collections Management: A Practical Guide by Susanna Hillhouse
The guide tells you exactly what you need to know about the PAS in practical terms using case studies and illustrations.
It is a voluntary set of standards but it is likely that it will influence museum practice and standards in the future
The PAS is interpreted in Collections Management: A Practical Guide by Susanna Hillhouse
The guide tells you exactly what you need to know about the PAS in practical terms using case studies and illustrations.
It is a voluntary set of standards but it is likely that it will influence museum practice and standards in the future
PAS 197:2009 InterpretedPAS 197:2009 Interpreted
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Anyone can use the Revisiting Collections methodology. It can be embedded into your normal documentation practice.
The toolkit is available on Collections Link and on CD.
Anyone can use the Revisiting Collections methodology. It can be embedded into your normal documentation practice.
The toolkit is available on Collections Link and on CD.
Revisiting CollectionsRevisiting Collections
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‘It felt like walking in history itself, not just British history but the entire world’‘It felt like walking in history itself, not just British history but the entire world’
Revisiting CollectionsRevisiting Collections
‘Our participants have very much enjoyed the session... all had different experiences which has added real depth to the sessions’
‘Our participants have very much enjoyed the session... all had different experiences which has added real depth to the sessions’
‘I enjoyed 'bouncing' ideas and comments with other volunteers and the Museum Team’
‘I enjoyed 'bouncing' ideas and comments with other volunteers and the Museum Team’
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Using the Revisiting Collections methodology, the Stories of the World project will uncover stories about museum collections to help celebrate the Cultural Olympiad
Using the Revisiting Collections methodology, the Stories of the World project will uncover stories about museum collections to help celebrate the Cultural Olympiad
Revisiting Collections in action: Stories of the WorldRevisiting Collections in action: Stories of the World
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Publications: Practical Guide SeriesPublications: Practical Guide Series
Produced with the sector to provide the best Collections Management guidance on the topics museums need to know about mostProduced with the sector to provide the best Collections Management guidance on the topics museums need to know about most
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Key services: Practical Guide SeriesKey services: Practical Guide Series
Coming Soon...
Security: A Practical Guide (June 2010)
The Practical Guide series will total about 12 publications.
We want to represent what is most important to the sector so do tell us what you need as a Practical Guide
Please contact me [email protected] or one of my colleagues.
Coming Soon...
Security: A Practical Guide (June 2010)
The Practical Guide series will total about 12 publications.
We want to represent what is most important to the sector so do tell us what you need as a Practical Guide
Please contact me [email protected] or one of my colleagues.
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www.collectionstrust.org.ukwww.collectionslink.org.uk
OpenCulture Bloghttp://openculture.collectionstrustblogs.org.uk/
Follow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/collectiontrust
www.collectionstrust.org.ukwww.collectionslink.org.uk
OpenCulture Bloghttp://openculture.collectionstrustblogs.org.uk/
Follow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/collectiontrust
Further Information Further Information
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Thank you!Thank you!
Laura WhittonNetworks OfficerCollections [email protected]
Laura WhittonNetworks OfficerCollections [email protected]