Introducing 'Investors in Collections' - a new development tool for museums

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Introduction to the Collections Trust's 'Investors in Collections' a new development tool and award for museums recognizing excellence in Collections Management practice.

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Investors in Collections

Introduction & Overview

December 2014

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Investors in Collections

A museum development tool administered by the

Collections Trust on behalf of the international cultural

heritage community

Summary

• Investors in Collections is a development tool and validation service which allows museums and other collections-holding organisations to demonstrate their commitment to delivering public value and Investors in Collections Management

• Investors in Collections consists of 4 elements:

– Initial organisational review– Recommendations report– Review and assessment– Awarding of the ‘Investors in Collections’ marque

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Benefits

• The Investors in Collections process delivers a range of benefits for participating organisations:

• Recognising achievement over and above Museum Accreditation• Supporting planning, advocacy & strategic investment• Demonstrating commitment to best practice• Delivering efficiencies and reducing costs• Maximising use of and engagement with Collections• Future-proofing the museum

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Long-term impact

• Investors in Collections isn’t a short-term win. It helps museums ensure that the collections in their care are accessible and cared for so that they can be enjoyed long into the future.

• Long-term impacts for your cultural heritage organisation include:

– Organisational health– Improved visitor services– Greater professional recognition– Profile & credibility with funders– A culture of continuous improvement

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Aligned to Museum Accreditation

• Investors in Collections is compatible with the requirements of the UK Museums Accreditation Standard and American Alliance of Museums Continuum of Excellence

• Investors in Collections supports requirements relating to :

– Organisational health– Collections– Visitor services

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‘Investors in Collections’ Award

• Museums achieving Investors in Collections status are awarded the Investors in Collections marque, which can be used:

– To highlight the museum’s commitment to best practice and standards in Collections Management

– In funding proposals, annual reports and other promotional material

– To raise professional awareness of the museum’s leadership in the field of Collections Management

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Components

• Investors in Collections is structured around the following standards and frameworks:

– SPECTRUM: The UK & International Collections Management Standard published by the Collections Trust and trusted by over 23,000 museums in 40 countries;

– BSI PAS 197 Code of Practice for Cultural Collections Management

– The Collections Management Competency Framework

– The Collections Management KPI Framework INVESTORSIN

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How it works

• Investors in Collections is based on straightforward process of review, development, assessment and award. Re-validation takes place every 3 years

• Step 1: Download the Investors in Collections materials

• Step 2: Apply for Investors in Collections validation

• Step 3: Onsite review and assessment

• Step 4: Recommendations and development support

• Step 5: Final review and assessment

• Step 6: Award and recognition of Investors in Collections status INVESTORSIN

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Pricing

• Investors in Collections resources, toolkits and self-assessment questionnaire are provided free of charge

• Validation and support are available to members on a tiered basis:

BAND ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP (plus VAT)

Application fee £400

Tier 1: Turnover £2m plus per annum £5,000

Tier 2: Turnover £501k - £2m per annum £3,500

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Talk to us today

• Investors in Collections is administered by the Collections Trust on behalf of the international cultural heritage community.

• To find out what Investors in Collections can do for your museum or heritage organisation, talk to us today on +44 (0)208 541 4914 or email nick@collectionstrust.org.uk.

• Visit www.collectionstrust.org.uk/investors to find out more

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