As an Art Registration Intern at Museum London, I was able to use the skills I learned at Fleming College in relation to historical artifacts and apply them to fine art objects. I worked closely with the Art Registrar on all aspects of collections management, including the cataloguing, inventory, and collections storage of the fine art... Continue Reading →
In my Collections Management class, we had the privilege of working with the Association of Nova Scotia Museums on a data-cleaning project. NovaMuse is a collective access database that allows museums to make the objects in their collections accessible to the public. I was assigned ten records to clean from the Sydney & Louisburg Railway... Continue Reading →
The skills I learned throughout my time at Fleming College culminated in the installation of a temporary exhibit for the Peterborough Museum & Archives. Titled, If the Shoe Fits: Fashion, Function, Footwear, this exhibit sought to explore social history in Peterborough through footwear. As a part of the Project Management Team, I was responsible for ensuring... Continue Reading →
In my Gallery and Museum Administration course, I developed a sample policy for a museum. My group was assigned to create an archival policy for Banting House National Historic Site of Canada in London, Ontario. Through research we conducted and consultation with other archival policies, we covered a wide breadth of issues relating to archives,... Continue Reading →
In my Collections Management course, I have learned to affix accession numbers to artifacts in a way that is reversible and does not cause damage. I have used pencil to apply numbers to archival material, used a barrier coat with ink for three-dimensional objects, and sewn labels onto textiles. Skills Acquired: Manual dexterity Attention to... Continue Reading →
In my Exhibition Development course, I designed an small exhibit layout for a Morse code practice buzzer in the Peterborough Museum & Archives' collection. I ensured there was enough space for a proper artifact mount, an interpretive panel, and interactive elements. I created scale drawings of a floor plan and an elevation for my proposed... Continue Reading →
I strongly believe museums should be a place for everyone, and making them fun and accessible is an important part of public programming. With this in mind, a small team and I developed an educational program for the Peterborough Museum & Archives as part of their Discovery After Dark series. Discovery After Dark is an exciting... Continue Reading →
In my Technology Applications class, I created a poster for a Morse code practice buzzer in the Peterborough Museum & Archives' collection. I used the Adobe Creative Cloud applications Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to complete this panel. I used both secondary source and archival research I had conducted to write the interpretive panel text. Skills... Continue Reading →
In small groups, my fellow classmates and I were responsible for condition reporting and rehousing textiles in the Curatorial Centre of the Peterborough Museum & Archives. My teammates and I worked to store and protect textiles according to best practices. Skills acquired: Safe artifact handling Attention to detail Condition reporting Proper cleaning techniques Manual dexterity... Continue Reading →
I am always looking for opportunities to gain new skills and enhance my professional knowledge. I have completed numerous certifications that allow me to work safely and be inclusive. Current Certifications: Ontario G2 Driver’s License (Current) Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Compliance (August 2017) Ladder Safety Training (August 2017) Criminal Record Check: Vulnerable... Continue Reading →
Emily Taylor 