Image: MA promoted 'dynamic' use of collections

The Museums Association (MA) has published its final evaluation of a five-year collections programme, which comprised 34 full-phase projects across more than 100 UK museums.

Effective Collections - a landmark initiative funded with grant support from the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation - aimed to help institutions make "more dynamic use" of existing collections.

MA's Effective Collections: Achievements and legacy report incorporates feedback from individual participants and surveys, which examines the changes in practice and attitudes.

The study found that the 34 projects had a greater impact than originally planned, while feedback also uncovered increased confidence in championing change at their museums.

A new Effective Collections learning hub has now been established by MA in order to share advice and resource with other sites looking to review, loan or dispose of collections.

Details: www.museumsassociation.org

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