Resource Kit

Resource Submission

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Standards for Museums with Native American Collections

November 12, 2024

The Standards for Museums with Native American Collections (SMNAC) is a comprehensive document for use by museums with Native collections to clarify their roles as stewards and improve the museum field as it relates to Native American peoples, commun…

Collections Management as Critical Museum Practice

November 12, 2024

There is a common misconception that collections management in museums is a set of rote procedures or technical practices that follow universal standards of best practice. This volume recognises collections management as a political, critical and soc…

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Choosing a Collections Management System

June 27, 2024

This paper was prepared by the collections management team at History Associates. The team helps clients get the most value out of their collections through improved policies and processes.

What to Expect When You’re Expanding: Pitfalls, Solutions, and How to Manage Your Move

April 28, 2021

This session provides insights for those about to embark on a move project or those already in the midst of one.

Anchors Aweigh: Shipping by Sea

April 28, 2021

This session addresses these and other issues surrounding shipping by sea.

Producing and Touring a Major Intercontinental Exhibition with Multiple Collections and Host Museums

April 28, 2021

The session discusses how both activities (exhibiting and touring) intertwine into a multi-face challenge, and how this challenge can consolidate rich partnerships with the lenders as well as host museums.