The latest webinar from Museum Study, Introduction to Collection Management Policies was on May 16. John Simmons author of Things Great and Small: Collection Management Policies talked about what is a collections management policy (CMP), and why should all collecting institutions
have one? This introductory webinar explained how written collection management policies can improve the management of both small and large collections, the basic steps to follow when preparing policies, and the core issues that should be addressed.
In our next webinar It’s the Law! An Introduction to Legal Issues for Collecting Objects on June 1 at 4 pm Eastern (North America) John Simmons will discuss what you need to know about the legal issues that affect collecting? This introductory webinar will introduce the concept of museum law and provide an overview of the most significant national (US) and international laws and regulations that apply to collecting for art, history, and natural history collections, and how these may impact the acquisition and accessioning of collection objects. Email Webinar@MuseumStudy.com if you would like to register for the webinar.