Getting Started with Collections WA (rescheduled from 20 Feb 2024).

As the WA Branch of a national membership association we provide advice, representation, support and services to enable organisations and individuals to thrive; and as a peak body we advocate on behalf of the sector to communicate the value of museums and galleries, raise professional standards, inform policy and promote ethical practice.

Australian Museums and Galleries Association Western Australia

A full day workshop on how to use Collections WA, a digital repository for Western Australian histories, stories, and collections.

Mount Barker Community Resource Centre

Collections WA Great Southern visit

AMaGA Western Australia will be visiting the Great Southern from 19 - 22 February, 2024. 
Join us for Collections WA training and a Great Southern Chapter meeting. 
To request a site visit email CollectionsWA@amaga.org.au

Participants will learn how to manage their Collections WA profile and account, create records, and plan for future digitisation and Collections WA projects. The aim is to have all participants uploading at least one record and one story to their profile by the end of the session.This workshop is designed for existing and new users.Following the workshop participants are invited to join the Great Southern Chapter meeting at the Old Police Station Museum (details and tickets available separately here).This workshop is subsidised by the Dept of Primary Industries and Regional Development and the Department of Local Government Sports and Cultural Industries.AMaGA WA and WA Museum are the Project Partners for Collections WA.

<h3>Your learning is in good hands.</h3>AMaGA WA provides a professional, peer-supported training environment and scalable approach to learning. We have nearly 30 years experience delivering training in the museum and gallery sector.Our workshops are informed by the National Standards for Australian Museums and Galleries and we cater to all levels of collections management knowledge. Even if you have never previously considered your "stuff" to be a "collection", we can assist you to know what you have, where it is, and why it's significant. As Be Connected Digital Mentors and members of the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association (ASCCA) we are trained to accommodate all levels of digital skills.Most importantly we have a proven track record of delivering fun, engaging, and inclusive experiences for all attendees.

<h3>Target Audience</h3>Existing Collections WA users looking to start afresh or introduce new staff/volunteers.Community organisations looking for a way to manage their collections regardless of whether they’re a “museum” or not (i.e., CWA, sporting clubs etc.).This workshop is limited to 30 places in person to allow for a connected learning experience. We recommend 2 people from a single organisation register to support one another.Online attendance is not available for this workshop. For virtual training options at a time convenient to you please book <a href="https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/e30fb7a556e14e21afb28cbb77c81fa0@amaga.org.au/meetingtype/clNhgjcLz0OuMcGk2jOLDg2?anonymous&ep=mLinkFromTile" title="https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/e30fb7a556e14e21afb28cbb77c81fa0@amaga.org.au/meetingtype/clNhgjcLz0OuMcGk2jOLDg2?anonymous&ep=mLinkFromTile" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

<h3>To bring</h3>This is a practical workshop so you will need a laptop or tablet to enter data on.A phone will not suffice.At least one catalogue record to enter as a Collections WA record. Must include media of some kind (audio, audiovisual, photograph, etc). A specific reminder will be sent prior to the workshop.

<h3>Prerequisites</h3>You must have a Collections WA account prior to the workshop.Email <a href="mailto:contact@collectionswa.net.au" title="mailto:contact@collectionswa.net.au" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">contact@collectionswa.net.au</a> if you cannot remember your existing login details.If you need to establish an account, <a href="https://collectionswa.net.au/contact/organisation_application" title="https://collectionswa.net.au/contact/organisation_application" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here to JOIN</a> before the workshop.Contact Collections WA if you are unsure 0477 311 271.

Agenda

Arrive early to set up your workstation, grab a cuppa, and mingle with other attendees. Training will start at 9.30 sharp. 

Early start networking

Introduction to Collections WA. Your organisation profile.Managing your collection information.Creating records.Digitisation and uploading media.

Introducing Collections WA

Provided lunch and informal networking. 
Digitisation equipment will be assembled for you to explore and use with thanks to the Princess Royal Fortress Military Museum for lending their equipment to the event.


Lunch and Learn

Stories module and storytelling. 
Your strategy for digitisation and Collections WA.

Using and planning for digitised records

Optional: Great Southern Chapter networking event

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