Accreditation Advice and Support
When applying for Accreditation, museums are offered information and guidance on issues covered by MLA’s Museums Accreditation Scheme. Advice is also given for biennial information requests sent as part of the monitoring process. Aidan Graham, our Accreditation Adviser, is part of a support network for museums and works with Museums Development Officers across the region. Aidan works with Curatorial Advisers, whose advice and support is necessary for those museums without a qualified and/or experienced museums professional on staff.
Well done to West Midlands Museums
As of 9 May 2011, 135 museums in the West Midlands have attained Full Accreditation. A further 11 have gained Provisional Accreditation with the hope they will progress to attain the full award in the near future. The next Accreditation Panel meets on 19 May 2011.
The future of Accreditation
The Accreditation Scheme, launched in 2004, is being redeveloped in a project led by MLA, with crucial contributions from colleagues working in museums. Accreditation will become a more powerful improvement tool as well as a more rigorous benchmark. In advance of the launch of the revised scheme expected this autumn, briefings are being givent to accross the region. See our training website for more detials.
Read more about the roll out and implementation planned for Spring 2011.
For further information on Accreditation in the West Midlands please contact:
Aidan Graham
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery B3 3DH
E: Aidan.J.Graham@birmingham.gov.uk
T: 0121 464 1285
M: 07795 611705