Hi Adrian,
Brilliant! I was aware of the column in MJ next to disposals, but these
online resources are fantastic - thanks!
Robin
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On 22 June 2016 at 12:11, Adrian Murphy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Yes, there is.
>
> Info here:
> http://www.collectionstrust.org.uk/blog/item/13717-museum-freecycle
>
> And here: https://groups.freecycle.org/group/MuseumFreecycleUK/posts/all
>
> I seem to recall exhibition colleagues having other informal networks also
> (and I think a similar column exists in Museum Journal - not sure how much
> technology features though)
>
> Adrian
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Re: A3 Flatbed Scanner
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> My memory is hazy but isn't there a museum swapshop for exhibition/gallery
> bits and pieces set up somewhere - perhaps supported by the Collections
> Trust? If there's an existing network that'd be willing to host information
> about what's offered/sought, perhaps equipment could be swapped there?
>
> Cheers, Mia
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> On 22 June 2016 at 10:50, Richard Light <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > Well, there's an opportunity for e.g. a major art collection which
> > prides itself on its engagement and collaboration with museums and
> > galleries around the country. Naming no names ... :-)
> >
> > Richard
> >
> >
> > On 2016-06-22 10:28 AM, Tony Harris wrote:
> >
> >> Some are now offering digitisation services now, but for profit, not
> >> at cost. The BL and John Rylands are two I know of.
> >>
> >> [image: cid:image001.png@01CF86F9.22C2BC80]
> >>
> >> *Tony Harris*
> >> Digital Media & Photography Officer
> >> Government Art Collection
> >> tony.harris @culture.gov.uk <[log in to unmask]>* |* 020
> >> 7211
> >> 2426
> >> [image: cid:image002.jpg@01CF86F9.22C2BC80]@govartcol [image:
> >> cid:image003.jpg@01CF86F9.22C2BC80] /governmentartcollection |
> >> www.gac.culture.gov.uk
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> On 22 June 2016 at 10:10, Richard Light <[log in to unmask]>
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi,
> >>>
> >>> The logical conclusion I would draw is that these larger
> >>> institutions should be offering their spare capacity to smaller
> >>> museums and archives on a cost-recovery basis. I can't believe that
> >>> this pricey equipment is never sitting idle. Or is this already
> >>> happening?
> >>>
> >>> Richard
> >>>
> >>> On 2016-06-22 10:00 AM, Tony Harris wrote:
> >>>
> >>> The large museum photo studios have found that the new 80 & 100
> >>> megapixel
> >>>> medium format cameras can easily match this output especially if
> >>>> stitching is involved. Some are now using motorised easels to
> >>>> capture large items such as maps with this equipment and then
> >>>> automating the stitching and post production thus becoming very
> >>>> efficient.
> >>>>
> >>>> Obviously the costs involved here are huge and the large museums
> >>>> and archives can afford this which is possibly unfair, but that's
> >>>> life. At the end of the day it is why professionals are employed at
> >>>> the larger institutions, as some things in life you have to pay for
> >>>> and cannot do on the cheap with volunteers and cameras bought in
> >>>> the Argos sale.
> >>>>
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