Introduction to Couriering
Learn how to courier objects from your collections safely and efficiently.
Event information
Date: 14th October
Time: 10am – 4pm
Organiser: National Museums Scotland
Venue: National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF
Cost: Free
Couriers are often required when moving objects between venues for short and long-term loans, and sometimes research. Their role is to ensure the safe transport of the object to its destination, which involves a range of responsibilities before, during, and after the journey.
What will the training cover?
This training will enable you to develop practical skills and knowledge for couriering objects from your collections. Following this training you will:
- Know when and why couriers should be used
- Understand the logistics of transporting objects and working with shipping
- Understand the legal requirements for lending objects
- Be aware of the key conservation principles for lending objects
- Understand how to work most effectively with the borrowing institution
- Know when and why virtual couriering can be used
- Know where to go for further advice.
The training will provide practical advice, real case studies, and information on other resources and networks. There will also be time in the session to meet peers from other museums and share learning.
Who is the training for?
This training is for people who:
- Work or volunteer for an organisation that holds a public collection in Scotland and
- Need to develop their knowledge and skills to help courier objects in their organisation’s collection.
What else do I need to know?
NMS training events are usually very popular. We would love to support everyone, but due to space and resource we have limited places. Please therefore note that:
- Registering for a spot lets us know that you would like to attend; it does not automatically guarantee you a place.
- If we’re oversubscribed, we’ll use the information provided in the order forms to prioritise people who can immediately apply the training to benefit their organisation’s collection.
- We will contact you at least four weeks before the training to let you know if your place is confirmed.
- We usually ask that only one person from your organisation attend.
- The training is free and lunch and refreshments will be provided.