This session will introduce the latest version of the Spectrum Cataloguing procedure. This procedure has been updated by the Collections Trust following extensive consultation in spring/summer 2022, alongside Use of collections, to encourage a more inclusive approach.

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Session Overview

Using the new procedure as the framework for the session we will discuss; ethical principles for cataloguing, accountability, access and users, the importance of transparency and recording past practice.

There will opportunities to discuss with colleagues and ask questions throughout, as well as signposting to further guidance.

Before the session we ask attendees to:

• Read the revised Spectrum Cataloguing procedure.
• Think about your organisation’s approach to cataloguing, in the context of this revised procedure.
• Familiarise yourself with your organisation’s documentation policy and Cataloguing procedure. You might also find it useful to have these available to refer to during the session.

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Who should attend?

This session is suitable for trustees with responsibility for collections, collections officers and managers, and collections volunteers.

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Booking Information

There are 18 spaces available on the session for museums in the south east.

Please follow the link below to book your free space on this training session.

Book your place here

By booking a place on to a South East Museum Development training event, you are agreeing to the following :

• To ensure fair distribution, only one representative from each museum can book a place on this training course. Additional bookings from the same museum will go on to a reserve list. Places on this training course will be confirmed by email.
• That you are either a paid staff, a volunteer or a trustee who works within or with a South East museum or heritage organisation which is in Arts Council England’s Accreditation Scheme (either fully accredited or working towards accreditation). Where this is not applicable (i.e. you are a non-accredited museum), you acknowledge that in the event that training is oversubscribed, priority will be given to museums or heritage organisations in the Arts Council England Accreditation Scheme.
• It is a condition of receiving the training provided without charge that the evaluation form is completed by the specified deadline in the email notification, unless a paper evaluation is specifically provided on the day of the training session for completion before the end of the session.

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Session delivery and access

Using a virtual platform (Zoom), the facilitators will use a combination of PowerPoint slides, polls and attendee participation with an opportunity for questions and group work in breakout rooms. Auto-transcription will be enabled as standard.

Please make us aware of any access requirements you may have as early as possible to enable us the maximum time to make arrangements and book professional services, if applicable.

Examples of possible requests include, but are not limited to; audio description, advance copy of presentations or resources, resources in specific accessible formats, e.g., Large Print, specific colour contrast.

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Contact

If you would like more information on the training please contact our Lead Liaison via the details below.

Juliet Thomas

Assistant Manager/Museum Development Officer

[email protected]

07483 165685

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Recommended for you

The main Accreditation guidance can be found on the Arts Council website and on the Collections Trust website.

The Collections Trust website hosts a wide range of resources on the Spectrum primary procedures:

https://collectionstrust.org.uk/resources-start/

MDUK have created 4 video resources on the Accreditation Scheme which you can view on their website, including Managing Collections.

• Accreditation Webinar: Getting Started
• Accreditation Webinar: Organisational Health
• Accreditation Webinar: Managing Collections
• Accreditation Webinar: Users and their Experiences