SPECTRUM

SPECTRUM 4.0 Loss and damage procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:57:07 +0100

The Loss and damage procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Object exit procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:47:30 +0100

The Object exit procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Rights management procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:37:51 +0100

The Rights management procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Audit procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:35:24 +0100

The Audit procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Valuation control procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:33:40 +0100

The Valuation control procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Insurance and indemnity management procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:21 +0100

The Insurance and indemnity managemtn procedure

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Risk management procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:28:34 +0100

The Risk management procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Conservation and collections care

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:23:38 +0100

The conservation and collections care procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Object condition checking and technical assessment procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:16:06 +0100

The Object condition checking and technical assessment procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Cataloguing procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:10:27 +0100

The Cataloguing procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Transport procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:37 +0100

The Transport procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Location and movement control procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:50:03 +0100

The Location and movement control procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Inventory control procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:27:06 +0100

The Inventory control procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Acquisition procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:24:20 +0100

The Acquisition procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Loans in procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 +0100

The Loans in procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Object entry procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:55:57 +0100

The Object entry procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 4.0 Pre-entry procedure

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51:51 +0100

The Pre-entry procedure from SPECTRUM 4.0

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Author:	editors: Alex Dawson and Susanna Hillhouse
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	31-03-2011

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Using SPECTRUM to Sustain Collections

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:30:49 +0100

The five case studies in this publication illustrate how SPECTRUM can be used to improve and sustain the management of UK museum collections.

You can read the report online or download as a PDF.

SPECTRUM 3.2 List of Units of Information

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:02:06 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - list of units of Information from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Units of Information

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:00:53 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Units of Information from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Information groups

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:59:38 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Information groups from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Introductory pages

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:58:25 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Introductory pages from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Inventory control

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:52:50 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Inventory control procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Acquisition procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:42:40 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Acquisition procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Retrospective documentation procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:32:20 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Retrospective documentation procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Deaccession and disposal

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:30:17 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Deaccession and disposal procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Loss and damage procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:29:10 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Loss and damage procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Loans out procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:28:10 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Loans out procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Object exit procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:27:16 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Object exit procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Use of collections procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:26:22 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Use of collections procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Rights management procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:18:19 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Rights management procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Audit procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:17:14 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Audit procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Valuation control

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:12:35 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Valuation control procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Insurance and indemnity management

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:10:59 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Insurance and indemnity management procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Risk management procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:09:46 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Risk management procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Conservation and collections care procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:07:46 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Conservation and collections care procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Object condition checking

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:54:04 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Object condition checking and technical assessment procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2.

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Publication date:

26-04-2013

SPECTRUM 3.2 Cataloguing procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:52:24 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Cataloguing procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2.

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Transport procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:27:50 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Transport procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2.

Bibliography

Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust

SPECTRUM 3.2 Loans in procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:26:38 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Loans in procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2.

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Location and movement control procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:19:47 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Location and movement control procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2.

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-03-2011

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Object entry procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:18:30 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Object entry procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2.

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2 Pre-entry procedure

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:16:43 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - the Pre-entry procedure from SPECTRUM 3.2.

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Author:	editors: Gordon McKenna and Efthymia Patsatzi
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	26-04-2013

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SPECTRUM 3.2

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:56:58 +0100

Archived editions of SPECTRUM - SPECTRUM 3.2

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Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	25-04-2013

History of SPECTRUM

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:10:52 +0100

A brief history of SPECTRUM from 1970 to July 2012. If you have any additions to this history, please send details to alex@collectionstrust.org.uk

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Author:	Alex Dawson
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	23-04-2013

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SPECTRUM Local: South Africa

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:01:48 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for South Africa

SPECTRUM Local: Finland

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:49 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for Finland

SPECTRUM Local: Belgium

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:00:04 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for Belgium

SPECTRUM Local: Netherlands

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:59:05 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for the Netherlands

SPECTRUM Local: Portugal

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:54:57 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for Portugal

SPECTRUM Local: Germany

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:54:09 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for Germany

SPECTRUM Local: Sweden

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:53:13 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for Sweden

SPECTRUM Local: Norway

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:52:17 +0100

SPECTRUM Local page for Norway

SPECTRUM Digital Asset Management

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:15:24 +0100

Welcome to SPECTRUM Digital Asset Management (SPECTRUM DAM). This document is intended as a companion to SPECTRUM, the international Collections Management standard which the Collections Trust develops with the support of and on behalf of a global community of museums, galleries, libraries, archives and other cultural heritage organisations.

The creation, management, publication and preservation of digital assets have become core business of cultural organisations. Digital output, whether bo...

New software comparison service from the Collections Trust

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 08:00:40 +0100

The Collections Trust has launched an innovative free online service which allows museum and arts professionals to compare the features of leading Collections Management Systems (CMS). The new platform helps museums and galleries find the right software for their needs across more than 40 different criteria, saving them time and money, and supporting their future development.

Visit it now at www.collectionslink.org.uk/softwaresurvey.

The service provides access to the latest information from th...

Benefits of the SPECTRUM Partners Scheme and SPECTRUM Compliance for software vendors and users

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:30:43 +0100

A presentation (edited) delivered at OpenCulture 2012 detailing the benefits of the SPECTRUM Partners Scheme and SPECTRUM Compliance for the collections community and for software vendors and how you can find out more.

The SPECTRUM Partner scheme

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:01:17 +0100

SPECTRUM is the international industry standard for Collections Management. Used in more than 8000 museums, galleries and private collections worldwide, and translated into 6 languages, it is recognised globally by cultural heritage professionals.

SPECTRUM Advice factsheets

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:33:40 +0100

SPECTRUM Advice factsheets support SPECTRUM 4.0. They give further advice and guidance on the implementation of SPECTRUM Procedures.

Introduction to the SPECTRUM Partner Scheme

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:29:35 +0100

An introduction to the SPECTRUM Partner Scheme for Collections Management software suppliers who are interested in finding out more about the excellent benefits and how to become a Partner.

Introduction to SPECTRUM - Factsheet

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 15:11:29 +0100

Now in its 4th edition, the SPECTRUM Standard is used by more than 7,000 museums in 40 countries worldwide to improve the management, sustainability and use of their Collections.

SPECTRUM Licence for Organisations

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:28:47 +0100

The SPECTRUM Licence for Organisations. All registered users of Collections Link are licenced to download, copy and distribute the SPECTRUM standard, but they may not develop products or services which may be deemed to compete commercially with the products or services of the Collections Trust, its partners or affiliates.

This Licence commences on the date of registration by an organisation as a Collections Link user (the Effective Date referred to in Clause 3.)

SPECTRUM Licence for Individuals

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:16:44 +0100

The SPECTRUM Licence for Individuals. All registered users of Collections Link are licenced to download, copy and distribute the SPECTRUM standard, but they may not develop products or services which may be deemed to compete commercially with the products or services of the Collections Trust, its partners or affiliates.

This Licence commences on the date of registration by an individual as a Collections Link user (the Effective Date referred to in Clause 3.)

SPECTRUM 4.0 Appendix 1

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:52:50 +0100

SPECTRUM 4.0 Appendix 1, contains the Information Requirements which support all of the collections management procedures in SPECTRUM 4.0. All registered users of Collections Link are licensed to use SPECTRUM for non-commercial purposes.

SPECTRUM 4.0

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:33:47 +0100

SPECTRUM is the UK Museum Collections Management Standard, used in more than 7,000 museums, galleries and cultural organisations worldwide. SPECTRUM defines procedures for Collections Management, including Acquisition, Loans, Risk management and Rights management.

SPECTRUM 4.0 contains all SPECTRUM procedures in flow chart format. All registered users of Collections Link are licensed to use SPECTRUM for non-commercial purposes.

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Sources of Help and Advice for SPECTRUM 4.0

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:59:37 +0100

A SPECTRUM 4.0 fact sheet listing resources and sources of advice and guidance relating to collections management.

This guidance may useful if you are applying for Accreditation.

Object entry: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:08:46 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on the Object Entry procedure in SPECTRUM 4.0

Acquisition: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:05:18 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on the Acquisition procedure in SPECTRUM 4.0

Labelling and marking museum objects: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:02:52 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on Labelling and Marking objects in SPECTRUM 4.0

Numbering: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:01 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on Numbering objects in SPECTRUM 4.0

Cataloguing: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:57:23 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on the Cataloguing procedure in SPECTRUM 4.0

Loans in: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:54:44 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on the Loans In procedure in SPECTRUM 4.0

Loans out: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:50:28 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on the Loans Out procedure in SPECTRUM 4.0

Location and movement control: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:45:16 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on Location and Movement Control in SPECTRUM 4.0

Retrospective documentation and making an inventory: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:40:46 +0100

A fact sheet for SPECTRUM 4.0

Bibliography

Author:	Updated by Susanna Hillhouse from a fact sheet written by Margaret Harrison
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	28-07-2011

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Bulk accessioning: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:37:12 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on Bulk Accessioning in SPECTRUM 4.0

Object exit: SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:31:23 +0100

This factsheet provides updated guidance on the Object Exit procedure in SPECTRUM 4.0

Glossary for SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 13:19:34 +0100

A Glossary of the key terms and expressions used in SPECTRUM 4.0

DRAFT SPECTRUM Object entry procedure

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:56:47 +0100

A DRAFT of the SPECTRUM Object entry procedure represented as a worklflow diagram. This is work in progress and is part of the SPECTRUM 4.0 development project.

Bibliography

Author:	Alex Dawson
Publisher:	Collections Trust
Publication date:	28-07-2010

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Proposal for SPECTRUM 4.0

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:52:01 +0100

A proposal from the Collections Trust describing plans for the development of SPECTRUM 4.0

Accession Records

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:32:57 +0100

A Collections Trust factsheet. Defines accessioning as the formal acceptance of acquisitions into a museum's permanent collection.

SPECTRUM Resources Introduction

Fri, 09 Feb 2001 17:02:38 +0100

There are many resources available on Collections Link, which support the application of SPECTRUM.

From here you can access:

SPECTRUM Advice – a pack of factsheets giving advice and guidance on the implementation of SPECTRUM Procedures, with an emphasis on the SPECTRUM Primary Procedures.

Using SPECTRUM to Sustain Collections - five case studies which illustrate how SPECTRUM can be used to support the sustainability of collections.

Documentation: A Practical Guide