When was the last time your museum did a complete collection inventory?  Was it 5, 10, 20 or more years ago?  If it has been that long, it is time to do another one.  This course will take the student through the process of  preparing for, conducting, and reconciling a collection inventory.  Come learn what the inventory process is all about!

 

MS 218: Collection Inventories

November 6 to December 4, 2023 

Instructor: Peggy Schaller

Location: https://museumclasses.org/

 

Description:

Collection inventories are vital to collection management and security. You need to know what is in your collection to be able to manage it well. This means regular inventories must occur. But knowing you must do them and actually having the time and manpower to complete an inventory are two different things. Collection Inventories discusses everything you ever wanted to know about collection inventories. From how to set one up to how to conduct an inventory. Other topics include what to look for during an inventory and how to reconcile the information.

 

For more information: https://www.collectioncare.org/collection-inventories-line-course