Training and events

Collections Documentation : Inventory

A bitesize online session, exploring the management and documentation involved in the acquisition of objects, using Spectrum 5.0 procedures as  a framework.

How do you manage objects coming into your organisation? Do you have problems with unsolicited donations and what do you do with the stuff you don’t want? How can a clear collections development policy help your organisation? What should you consider in acquisition-related decision-making?

24 March 2022

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East Riding & Northern Lincolnshire Museum Forum

All museums have lost income in the past two years, so we’ll explore ideas for commercial activity. How do you strike a balance between delivering your museum’s core purpose and running events that make a profit? We’ll hear from some museums that run commercial events to support their core purpose, and reflect on how to apply that. How do museums choose, develop and run their commercial activities and events, and what top tips will you take away?

2 March 2022 · North Lincolnshire Museum

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West Yorkshire Museum Forum

Developing school and family audiences

Making our museums places that school and families want to visit is a key challenge. We’ll hear from a range of museums about what they’ve been doing, and gain some ideas about what you could do at your museum.

10 March 2022 · Tolson Memorial Museum

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North Yorkshire Museum Forum

Our aim for museum forums in 2022 is to create “a professional day out” – a chance to catch up with your museum colleagues in the region, visit an interesting venue, get the most out of being at a site, hear some interesting case studies – and really to enjoy being out in a different museum with different colleagues!

31 March 2022

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South Yorkshire Museum Forum

Our aim for museum forums in 2022 is to create “a professional day out” – a chance to catch up with your museum colleagues in the region, visit an interesting venue, get the most out of being at a site, hear some interesting case studies – and really to enjoy being out in a different museum with different colleagues!

21 March 2022 · Danum Gallery, Library, and Museum

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Volunteer Management Development

This series of three, online webinars will help museums to develop knowledge and skills in volunteer recruitment, volunteer management, and volunteer strategy development.

This webinar series is being hosted by volunteering consultants and specialists Laura Hamilton and Carol Carbine, who both bring more than 40 years of volunteer management experience in the VCSE sector.

3 March 2022

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Introduction to the Museum Accreditation Scheme UK

This short morning session is for non-accredited museums who are considering applying to Museum Accreditation to find what the scheme entails and whether it is suitable for your organisation.

It would also be suitable for museums currently recognised as Working Towards Accreditation as an opportunity for other staff and volunteers to find out more about the scheme.

15 March 2022 · Middleton Railway

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Accreditation Mentor Workshop

Are you an Accreditation Mentor or a museum professional interested in becoming a mentor? This workshop will provide a thorough overview of what the role involves and how to get the most from your mentoring experience. The session will include how to conduct an effective annual review with your mentee museum, demystify the mentor’s report, discuss challenging situations and where to seek additional support, along with a great opportunity to network with other regional Accreditation Mentors.

15 March 2022 · Middleton Railway

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Elevenses – Thursday 3rd March

Why museums should become Carbon Literate, where to start and what next 

Aware of the climate emergency but not sure how your museum can contribute? Museum Development England has secured funding for Roots & Branches, a project to support all museums to become carbon literate and take steps to cut their carbon footprint.  Find out more with project organisers Kaye Hardyman from Museum Development North West and Alison Criddle, Museum Development Carbon Literacy Officer.

3 March 2022

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Elevenses – Wednesday, 9th March

It’s that time again – Spring cleaning! 

Hear about seasonal housekeeping routines from museums that are familiar with seasonal closure and re-opening routines. Pick up tips on managing your routine and working with volunteers. 

9 March 2022

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