Regional Museum Collections Advice

The activities that the Regional Collections Adviser should undertake: o Operate an effective collections enquiry service – provide guidance by telephone and email – respond to enquiries and initiate contact where appropriate (potentially directed by MDEM centrally) o Promote and monitor budget for MDEM Collections Access grants (in liaison with MDEM manager) o Deliver a minimum of 3 collections care training events across the region per year (equivalent to a full day workshop) o Make advisory visits where deemed appropriate to museums o Set up and maintain a regional conservation network of individuals and professionals within a range of organisations to benefit museums, MDEM and conservators/ those working in collections conservation o Attend MDEM team meetings and liaise/ share information with wider team about interventions with museums o Contribute to development of content for regional training programme by identifying areas of need in terms of collections training provision o Signpost museums to relevant collections support resources and other sources of information o Promote and advocate MDEM offer o Liaise with regional accreditation adviser (and museum mentors) when appropriate o Maintain a watching brief on museums and report issues to MD manager