[NHCOLL-L:5176] Metrics

[Karen Morton]

Dear List,

 

We are exploring different types of metrics for describing the
activities in our Collections and Research Department to people outside
our department and outside the museum.  Typically we look at the number
of collections accessioned, incoming and outgoing loans, number of
specimens cataloged, etc., but that doesn't quite seem to have the punch
that we are looking for.  We are now looking at ways to impress upon
others the importance of the collections (percentage of zoological
collection that is state and federally protected, number of specimens
that have been described or figured in publications, etc.).  What kinds
of parameters do you use to describe what you do to people who may not
understand the world of collections?  Any suggestions would be helpful.


 

Thank you for your time.

 

Sincerely,

 

KAREN MORTON

Collections Manager | Museum of Nature & Science

p 972.201.0595 | kmorton at natureandscience.org

 

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