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This session will offer a basic overview of the Spectrum Documentation planning procedure. It will cover: How the procedure relates to Accreditation and policy. The procedure’s definition and scope, explaining key concepts and terms. The Spectrum minimum requirements, with brief examples of how to meet them. Where to find the Spectrum suggested procedure and briefly […]
Part 1: Course materials distributed: on Tuesday 9 September Part 2: Tuesday 16 September: 10:00-12:30 Part 3: Thursday 18 September: 10:00-11:45 and 13:00-14:45 Summary: Carbon Literacy Course for people that work and volunteer in museums About this event: Background Information Museum Development England, in partnership with Manchester Museum and The Carbon Literacy Project, has developed an online Museums’ Carbon […]
Our museum forums offer you “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 enjoy being out in a different museum with different colleagues! Forums usually start […]
Wigan Museum is inviting tenders for a Freelance Exhibition Curator for the period October 2025 – February 2026. The role will be responsible for concept development and delivery of a new exhibition in the main gallery space at Wigan Museum, working alongside the museum team. The exhibition is envisaged to run from February – July […]
Rochdale Council is seeking a Historic Timber and Furniture Conservator. The post will be part of the newly created on-site Conservation Studio at Rochdale Town Hall. Working with two full-time conservation colleagues specialising in Stained Glass and Decorative Surfaces, this role has the opportunity to develop a conservation hub in the heart of the Rochdale. […]
Canal & River Trust is currently seeking a National Collections Manager who will: Be responsible for safeguarding the Trust ‘s collection of artefacts for users and future users to enjoy. The collection is held at Trust’s three museums at Ellesmere Port, Gloucester and Stoke Bruerne, with large off-site stores at Ellesmere Port and Gloucester. Balance high standards of care […]