Visit the Collections Centre
Museum of Science and Industry, Manchester
2 pm - 4.30 pm, Wednesday 10 October 2001
The Manchester Museum of Science and Industry is striving to improve
intellectual and physical access to its collections of objects and
archives, and this behind-the-scenes visit will provide an unusual
opportunity to look at its holistic approach to collections management and
access.
In September 2001, it will be the first museum to open its reserve
collections to all visitors, with the ultimate objective of offering
complete access via a hybrid of physical and virtual means. This visit
will take in the Collections Centre, with new purpose-built facilities
where visitors can view the treasures in the museum's stores, and there
will also be the chance to take a sneak preview of the total collection
management system, Ke-Emu.
The museum houses important and rare items reflecting Manchester's
industrial development and scientific achievements, along with a whole
range of fascinating objects made and used in the region.
The visit is free of charge but please book a place by contacting Chris
Herring or returning the slip below. The Museum of Science and Industry is
situated on Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester M3.
To: Chris Herring, National Library for the Blind, Far Cromwell Road,
Bredbury Stockport, SK6 2SG, tel 0161 355 2004, fax 0161 355 2098, or e-
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