Key needs

DEAKIN UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF ARTS
CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE FOR ASIA & THE PACIFIC

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Executive Summary

1. Research Problem Download this section 6KB

2. Background Download this section 33KB

2.1 Heritage Collections In Australia

2.1.1 Definitions

2.1.2 Organizations In The Sector

2.1.3 Employment In The Sector

2.1.4 Summary

2.2 Heritage Collections Council And Its Products

2.2.1 The Heritage Collections Working Group (1990-1993)

2.2.2 The Heritage Collections Committee (1993-1996)

2.2.3 The Heritage Collections Council (1997-2001)

2.3 Recent Relevant Literature

3. Research Approach Download this section 29KB

3.1 Introduction And 'Vital Statistics'

3.2 Quantitative Data Collection Method

3.2.1 Questionnaire

3.2.2 Respondents

3.2.3 Aims, Limitations And Considerations

3.3 Qualitative Data Collection Methods

3.3.1 Focus Group Discussions

3.3.2 Roundtable Meetings

3.3.3 Field Observations

3.3.4 Formal Meetings Of Groups In The Sector

3.3.5 Written Contributions

3.3.6 Free-Text Section Of Questionnaire (Question D4)

4. Quantitative Data And Analysis Download this section 502KB

4.1 Profile Of Individual Respondents

4.1.1 Employment Status

4.1.2 Age

4.1.3 Summary Of Profile Of People Responding To This Study

4.2 Profile Of The Heritage Collections

4.2.1 Locations: State / Territory

4.2.2 Locations: Regional & Metropolitan

4.2.3 Governance

4.2.4 Type Of Institution

4.2.5 Theme

4.2.6 Collection Sizes

4.2.7 Volunteers In The Organization

4.2.8 Summary Of Profile Of Collections Reported In This Study

4.3 Tasks And Needs Of Heritage Collections

4.3.1 Future Needs, Task-By-Task

4.3.2 Details Of Needs, Task-By-Task

4.4 The Top 10 Key Needs From Question B2

4.4.1 Cataloguing - Computerized

4.4.2 Conservation Treatments / Repair Of Objects

4.4.3 Photographing / Digitizing Collection Objects

4.4.4 Delivery Of Public Programs

4.4.5 Exhibition Research & Development

4.4.6 Database / Network Development

4.4.7 Researching The Collection

4.4.8 Multimedia Development

4.4.9 Exhibition Construction

4.4.10 Storage Design & Management

4.5 The Top 10 Key Needs From Question D1

4.5.1 Introduction

4.5.2 Ranking Of The Tasks

4.5.3 Analysis And Summary

4.6 Questions B2 And D1 Key Needs Side By Side

4.6.1 Comparative Table

4.6.2 The Top 20 Task Needs, Seen Through The Framework Of The Brief

4.6.3 The Top 20 Task Needs, Seen Through A New Framework

4.7 Awareness And Effectiveness Of Products And Publications (Question D3)

4.7.1 Recognition Of Particular Titles

4.7.2 Access To Particular Titles

4.7.3 Use Of Particular Titles

4.7.4 Training In The Use Of Particular Titles

4.7.5 Relevance Of Particular Titles

4.8 Awareness And Use Of Funding And Support Programs

4.8.1 Recognition Of Funding And Support Programs

4.8.2 Lodgement Of Funding And Support Programs

4.8.3 Success In Applying For Funding And Support Programs

4.8.4 'Would You Apply For A Similar Program Again?'

5. Qualitative Data Analysis Download this section 125KB

5.1 Collections Management Issues Facing Collecting Institutions

5.1.1 Accommodation & Storage

5.1.2 Acquisitions

5.1.3 Conservation

5.1.4 Deaccessioning

5.1.5 Documentation

5.1.6 Insurance

5.1.7 Research & Scholarship

5.1.8 Security

5.1.9 Valuation Of Collections

5.1.10 Intellectual Property Licensing Fees

5.2 Role Of On-Line Resources

5.2.1 Digitisation Of Collections

5.2.2 Electronic Records

5.2.3 National Database Of Collections

5.2.4 Uptake Of Digital Technology

5.2.5 Video Conferencing And Webcasting

5.3 Audience Access And Engagement

5.3.1 Collection Outreach

5.3.2 Cultural Tourism

5.3.3 Equity Of Access

5.3.4 Exhibitions & Displays

5.3.5 Marketing & Promotion

5.4 Identification Of Major Sectoral Differences

5.4.1 Archives/Libraries/Galleries/Museums

5.4.2 Indigenous Perspectives

5.4.3 Remote And Regional Collections

5.4.4 Small Museums

5.4.5 Relationship With Local Government

5.5 Awareness And Use Of Heritage Collection Council (HCC) Products

5.5.1 Publications:

5.5.2 Australian Museums And Galleries On Line (AMOL)

5.6 Awareness And Use Of Initiatives Of Government For Collecting Institutions

5.6.1 Visions Of Australia & Other Programs For Touring Exhibitions

5.7 Other Issues Arising

5.7.1 Accreditation, Standards And Benchmarks

5.7.2 Government Funding Patterns & Cycles

5.7.3 Training & Professional Development

5.7.4 Nation-Wide Co-Ordination & Leadership

6. Findings Download this section 75KB

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Awareness And Use Of Existing Products And Initiatives

6.2.1 Products Of The Heritage Collections Council

6.2.2 Other Government Initiatives

6.3 Key Needs From The Quantitative Data

6.3.1 Documentation

6.3.2 Conservation

6.3.3 Interpretation

6.3.4 Professional Development

6.4 Additional Issues Identified By The Consultant

6.4.1 Perceptions About Heritage Collections

6.4.2 Data Collection

6.4.3 Industry Benchmarks/Standards And Accreditation System

6.4.4 Regional And Remote Collections And Local Government

6.4.5 'Remote' States

6.4.6 Nation-Wide Coordination

7. Conclusion Download this section 5KB

8. Consultancy Team Download section 8 and 9 (single page) 5KB

9. Acknowledgments (to download see section 8)

Appendices

Appendix 1 The Questionnaire Download this section 127KB

Appendix 2 Focus Groups & attendances Download this section 28KB

Appendix 3 Round table meetings & attendances Download this section 18KB

Appendix 4 Analysis of the needs for the Top 10 tasks in Question B2 Download this section 705KB

Appendix 5 Analysis of the needs for the Top 10 tasks from Question D1 Download this section 113KB

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