Collections Management Special Interest Group
Collections Management
The members of this SIG are dedicated to the accurate documentation, standardization, and overall management, of permanent collections; members consist of registrars, collections managers, museum volunteers or staff with broader responsibilities, who want to be involved in the issues and concerns relating to the preservation of collections through research and documentation. A key topic of discussion has been the ongoing advancements of computerized collection management systems and ways in which to keep abreast of new technologies.This SIG provides a support mechanism for all those working in collection management. It is also an opportunity for all museum staff to participate in developing and disseminating national collections standards in order to ensure the accurate documentation of our heritage.
We are always seeking new members to join our discussions, plan professional development opportunities, and connect with others in the arts, culture, and heritage community. If you are working directly in collections management in an arts, culture, and heritage facility, we encourage you to contact MAS (see contact information below) to find out more!
Resources
Getty Museum in LA:
http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_research/vocabularies/
The Art & Architecture Thesaurus (AAT)® - This link on the page can be used to help catalogue items not listed in Nomenclature for Museum Cataloging by Robert G. Chenhall.
http://managingcollections.blogspot.com/ - This is a great reference blog to check every so often for visuals and explanations of actual problems museum personnel in a small museum have run into – labels/mounting etc.
http://www.cdncouncilarchives.ca/about.html - Canadian Council of Archives is always a good reference for general guidelines, etc.
http://www.vrafoundation.org/ccoweb/index.htm - Cataloging Cultural Objects (CCO) is a data content standards initiative for the cultural heritage community in the United States and part of the VRA (Visual Resources Association).
http://openpdf.com/ebook/making-padded-hangers-pdf.html - Resource for collection preservation
GCI Inc. – Virtual Collections/FileMaker -
171, Saint-Paul St., Suite 102
Québec City Québec G1K 3W2
Phone: (418) 683-8383
Fax: (418) 683-6776
Email: gci@gci.ca
Please note: The above links take you to websites that are not part of MAS. MAS is not responsible for the content or location of these websites.
If you would like your website posted on this page, please contact us for further information.
Events
Professional development opportunities include discussion groups and specialized workshops. Watch this space for updates or contact MAS for more information.
Representative
Anne Livingston, Biggar Museum and Gallery
To learn more about the Collections Management SIG and/or to join this group, please contact:
Jessica Leavens
Professional Development Coordinator
P. 306-780-9241
or toll-free in SK: 1-866-568-7386
jessica.leavens@saskmuseums.org
F. 306-780-9463
Museums Association of Saskatchewan
424 McDonald Street
Regina SK S4N 6E1
