Victorian Collections Day [Conference + Workshops] [Past Event]

Wed 18 Sep, 10:00 am - Thu 19 Sep, 3:30 pm

***Please note that this event is sold out. To be added to the waitlist, please contact admin@victoriancollections.net.au***

This Conference + Workshops pass will give you access to a full day of case study presentations and lightning talks aimed at the community collecting sector to help you achieve the best care for your collection. You will also attend a series of hands on workshops based at Melbourne Museum the following day.

Day 1: Royal Historical Society Victoria, 10:00 - 4:00 pm

Hear from museum and gallery industry experts and members of our Victorian Collections community, on topics including the law and your collection, born-digital collecting, digitisation, and ways to utilise your catalogue records to increase engagement with your community. Talks will provide attendees with case study reflections and practical, low-budget take-away information and inspiration to implement solutions and processes at your organisations.

Day 2: Melbourne Museum, 10:30 - 3:30 pm

Join us for practical hands-on workshops in which we hone our skills in object handling, storage solutions, packing for transport, cataloguing and disaster preparedness and response.

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