Example Projects
We are happy to take on projects of many different sizes and types, from regular cataloguing and digitising of your new acquisitions to full blown retrospective cataloguing and digitising of whole collections.
We can adapt and improve the system you already have, or we can create a completely new, fully integrated museum documentation system for you.
Our services can be engaged on an ad-hoc basis for a specific assignment, or we can arrange a schedule to carry out regular tasks like adding new acquisitions or environmental monitoring. We can even provide staff on a full-time basis for major on-going projects.
Below are a few examples of the types of projects we can do, but remember, we can always customise our projects to fit your requirements. Before we start any new project, we will discuss the project's specifications in detail with you, so you get exactly what you want and what your collection needs.
New Acquisitions
If you regularly add to your collections, we can help you integrate your new acquisitions into your Collections Management system.
Our services include:
- Accessioning the new objects and labelling or marking them with their Accession Number.
- Cataloguing the new objects on your database.
- Creating digital images of the new objects.
- Packing the new objects ready for long-term storage.
Conversion Projects
If you have an old or outdated cataloguing system, such as an Excel spreadsheet or even paper records, we can convert it to a brand new modern database.
Our services include:
- Designing and creating a new database customised to suit your requirements.
- Transferring your old records to your new catalogue system.
- Creating digital images of your objects and adding them to the catalogue.
New Collections Management Systems
If you don't have a Collections Management system, we can create it for you.
Our services include:
- Creating a new Collections Management system for you, from scratch and completely customised.
- Writing a comprehensive set of policies and procedures, and designing all the necessary forms and other paperwork such as Deed of Gift forms, Loan forms, Disposal forms.
- Designing and building your database, exactly as you want it to be.
- Accessioning, cataloguing and digitising your entire collection.
- Repacking your collection to ensure it is preserved properly.
Museum Storeroom
We can plan and implement upgrades to your storage location, or project manage the setting up of a brand new museum storeroom for you.
Our services include:
- Planning the ideal storage solution to care for your collections to the highest museum and archive standards.
- Source and install all required equipment, from shelving systems to dehumidifiers, environmental data loggers etc.
- Set up Integrated Pest Management and environmental monitoring systems.
- Carry out regular cleaning and monitoring of the storage location and replenish supplies e.g. insect traps, filters.