Introduction to Documentation
Overview
This half day course provides an introduction to the basic principles of museum documentation. Consideration is given to the benefits of good documentation practice, and participants will examine the content of a simple but effective system.
Topics covered include SPECTRUM, the Museum Accreditation Scheme, Object entry, Accessioning, Marking and labelling, Cataloguing, Location and movement control, Exit, Loan and Retrospective Documentation.
Collections Trust documentation forms and cards resources are referred to throughout the course, however the content of the course is equally applicable to computerised systems.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will have:
- Considered the importance of good documentation practice;
- Understood the principals and use of SPECTRUM;
- Understood core documentation procedures;
- Examined and discussed Collections Trust documentation resources.
Participants
The course is designed primarily for:
- Students of museology;
- Museum staff who are not documentation specialists.
Training Methods
This course will deliver the objectives using a mix of presentations, a short training video, and informal discussion.
Preparation
None required.
Trainer
Collections Trust Trainer.
Length of course
1/2 day.
