[Nhcoll-l] CALL FOR ABSTRACTS SPNHC/NatSCA 2014 'University Museum Challenges'

[Bethany Palumbo]

As part of the 2014 conference theme of 'Historic Collections: A Resource for the Future', we are now accepting abstracts for the session titled 'University Museum Challenges'.

'The session aims to explore challenges unique to University Museum collections. University Museums must strike a balance between their service to the public and their associated academic institution. Museum staff are often stuck in the middle, tasked with preserving collections, while complying with University requirements. This can include destructive sampling for research or providing resources for outreach activities. This session aims to discuss this issue, while exploring the wealth of collections that form our University Museums'.

Submission details can be found at  http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/spnhc2014/submissions/

The deadline for submissions is May 5th 2014.

All the best,

Bethany Palumbo

Conservator, Life Collections
Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Tel: 01865 272996
bethany.palumbo at oum.ox.ac.uk<mailto:bethany.palumbo at oum.ox.ac.uk>
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