MDA Launches Award-winning Labelling and Marking Training Film
MDA has announced the launch of its new short training film on labelling and marking museum objects. Making Your Mark has been made in consultation with museum curators and conservators and illustrates up to date labelling and marking techniques as well as containing essential health and safety information.
The film provides close-up demonstrations of techniques for labelling and marking different kinds of objects, and addresses the need for a clear demonstration of current best practice in this important area.
Object types discussed in the film include coins, textiles, ceramics, natural history specimens and paper and photographs.
Nick Poole, MDA Director, commented, 'The labelling and marking of museum objects is the essential first step in ensuring that they are managed effectively. Museum professionals need to know how to mark the objects in their care in a way that is non-destructive and reversible. This film highlights the importance of labelling and making in the context of wider collections management issues.'
Making your Mark was produced by Nick Fishwick, a Cambridge University student seconded to MDA through the STEP Programme, a UK-wide initiative offering undergraduates project-based work in small and medium sized companies. The film has won the regional STEP award in a field of over 20 projects in small and medium enterprises throughout Cambridgeshire and MDA would like to congratulate Nick on the innovative approach he took to the project.
Making Your Mark will be shown as part of all MDA documentation training courses. It is also available for retail for £27.50 for MDA members or £37.00 for non-members. To order a copy, please e-mail orders@mda.org.uk stating whether you require DVD or VHS format.
