Collections
Each museum may have a different approach to collection management, accession, labelling and storage.
The following are common professional standards both local and international to assist with your approach to collection care.
Cataloguing
How to: Collection Management Systems
The Small Museum Cataloguing Manual – A guide to cataloguing object and image collections
A Simple Guide to Labelling Museum Objects (MAAS)
Spectrum The UK Museum Collections Management Standard – Cataloguing Procedure
Thesauri for Cataloguing Collections
Powerhouse Museum Object Name Thesaurus
Australian Pictorial Thesaurus
Collection Care
How to: Handle Museum Objects (MGNSW)
Govt of Canada – Care of objects and collections
Interpretation/Exhibitions
Exhibition Labelling (MGNSW)
Basic Install Tips – 2D hanging (MGNSW)
Access – Education and public programs
Current NSW History related Syllabus
Object-based learning (University of Melbourne)
Field Notes – Storytelling (British Museum)
Museum Management – the Business of Museums
Policies
Thinking About Collection Policies (MGNSW)
Strategies
Aligning Your Business Plan with Local Government (Andrew Overton)
A Cultural Tourism Toolkit (CREATE NSW)
Strategic Planning Manual (CAN)
Legislation
The Burra Charter (ICOMOS - updated 2013)
Heritage Legislation NSW – Heritage Act 1977 and Heritage Regulation 2012
For further information go to: environment.nsw.gov.au/policy-and-law/legislation