Coming to Seattle in June, the Collections Management & Practices Workshop represents a rare opportunity for local keepers of collections to receive training through the American Association for State and Local History, without needing to travel across the country. Workshop participants will learn about their institution’s responsibility toward its collection, necessary policies and procedures, and best practices for collections management.
During lively group discussions and hands-on activities, participants will become familiar with current issues and trends to better understand how collections fit within the context of history organizations. Participants will explore other topics including the role of collections in exhibition and interpretation, the basic steps of collections management from acquisition to disposal, professional standards and ethics, conservation on a shoe-string budget, as well as learning about the multitude of resources available for collections preservation.
Who Should Attend:
This two-day workshop is targeted to new professionals and dedicated volunteers with responsibility for collections.
Collections Management & Practices
June 23-24, 2011
Seattle, Washington
Location: Wing Luke Museum of the Asian American Experience
Host: 4Culture
Cost: $250 members/$315 nonmembers; $20 discount if fee is received by May 23.
For more information, or to register, go to http://www.aaslh.org/collwork.htm.
Image: Collection of chairs, courtesy of AASLH
