Resources tagged with Collections



Creating 3D digital models of museum collection objects

This is a ‘how to recruit, manage and support volunteers’ guide produced as part of the Digital Skills for Heritage’s Digital Volunteering programme. 1. Project background The Portland Museum houses a diverse and fascinating collection based on the themes of maritime history, quarrying and the Portland stone industry, dinosaurs and fossils, archaeology, folklore and local … Read more

Looking Ahead: Museum Directors Research

While the pandemic crisis has eased and there is evidence of a rebound, the operating environment remains challenging for the museum sector. Art Fund draws key insights from their latest research. (May 2022) Art Fund is a Pioneer Sponsor of A New Adventure, AMA Conference 2022.

What implications and opportunities should we consider when using 3D scanning or printing to create 3D digital models from our collections?

1. Opportunities and challenges in using 3D technology Creating 3D models of cultural artefacts can help to foster learning and provide new ways of engaging with heritage. The process can also offer access to resources previously denied to audiences and can help preserve fragile items. Essentially there are two approaches to creating three dimensional assets: … Read more

Using online resources to improve collaboration and contributions

1. Using online approaches to promote engagement When you are finding participants to contribute to any project, you can use online resources and engagement to make the process easier. This approach can be especially useful when developing an oral history project as you can have direct access to your contributors and participants. You should bear … Read more

Where do I start with creating a digital archive?

Creating a digital archive might sound like a daunting prospect. Maybe you jump to thoughts of the cost of necessary equipment, or perhaps you’re worried about who the archiving process will fall to. Either way, we hope to demystify the process of creating a digital archive.   1. What are the benefits of creating a … Read more