The Self-evaluation tool, which gives a snapshot of the key issues affecting the functionality of the museum’s storage room(s). EN | FR | ES | PT | IT | AR | NL
The Workbook, which contains all essential step-by-step instructions that will apply to most RE-ORG projects. EN | FR | ES | PT | IT | AR | NL
The Worksheets, which capture all essential information in preparation of a storage reorganization project. EN | FR | ES | PT | IT | AR | NL
The Additional resources, which give more tools and guidance for specific cases. EN | FR | ES | PT | IT | AR | NL
Developed by ICCROM and CCI, this resource showcases the creative and cost-effective ideas that collections professionals from around the world have developed to store various types of cultural objects and collections. Please send your submissions to reorgstorage@gmail.com. #reorgtips
RE-ORG NIGERIA Reconnecting with collections to right the wrong
Published articles
Antomarchi, C., M. Debulpaep, V. Džikić, A. Ghadban, G. de Guichen, S. Lambert, M. Mertzani, A. Pandya, J. Šubic Prislan, L.-M. Tapini and V. Živković. 2017. Team up and re-group, re-use, and re-vive! Lessons learnt from RE-ORG workshops around the world. ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen 2017, ed. J. Bridgland. Paris: International Council of Museums.
Lambert, S., G. de Guichen, A. Pandya. 2011. Saving collections at risk: workshop in New Delhi, India. News in Conservation Aug. 2011
Lambert, S., A. Nikolić, M.O. Fernández Reguera, D. Cohen Daza, A.C.P. Francisco, M. Griesser-Stermscheg, M. del Pilar Salas. 2011. RE-ORG- A new tool for museum storage reorganization: a cross cultural Initiative (poster). ICOM-CC 16th Triennial Conference Preprints, Lisbon 2011, ed. J. Bridgland. Paris: International Council of Museums.
Lambert, S., M. Debulpaep, A. Nikolić. Using blended learning to strengthen capacity in storage reorganization in Canada, Belgium, and Southeast Europe. ICOM-CC 18th Triennial Conference Preprints, Copenhagen 2017, ed. J. Bridgland. Paris: International Council of Museums.
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