Museums training programs

Museums Australia (Victoria) have announced training and events for 2007
Collections Management Software

Find out what's around. Industry representatives will discuss the use of
their software. Hear from a panel of museum workers about their experiences with a range of collection management software packages.

Monday 10 September 2007 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm
The Victorian Archives Centre 99 Shiel Street, North Melbourne
Melway reference 2A:E6
Members: $30 / Non-members: $60

Working with Photographs and Negatives
Almost all collecting institutions have photographs of some sort, ranging from print and negative collections to digital collections. This seminar will use a cross- disciplinary approach and explore issues relating to the significance, preservation, management, display and interpretation of photographic collections.

Monday 14 May 2007 9.30 am - 5.00 pm
The Age Theatre, Melbourne Museum Carlton Gardens
Melway reference 2B:J10
Members: $80 / Non-members: $120
Booking Code: PN140507PDS

Exhibition Developemnt Workshops for 2007
Writing Labels
This workshop focuses onpreparing text for interpretative panels. David Demant from Museum Victoria and Narelle Russo from the Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery will engage participants in the art of preparing succinct labels without compromising the curatorial intent.

Monday 20 August 2007 9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Activity Rooms Melbourne Museum Carlton Gardens, Carlton
Melway reference 2B:J10
Members: $60 / Non-members: $120
Includes label making pack
Booking Code: 200807RTF


Conservation Planning
This workshop looks at why your organisation should develop a Conservation Plan and provides all the information you will need to do it.
Melbourne: Friday 9 March 2007 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Melbourne Museum Carlton Gardens, Carlton
Melway reference 2B:J10
Members: $60 / Non-members: $120
Booking Code: CP090307PDTW

BOOKING DETAILS
To book a place in any of the Museums Australia (Victoria) workshops,
training or events please go to our website www.mavic.asn.au
and print and complete the Events Booking
Form and send with payment to:

Fax: (03) 8341 7333
Post: Administration Officer Museums Australia (Victoria)
PO Box 385 Carlton South Victoria 3053