Training and guidance for museums
Documentation of fossils and natural science collections
Learn the basics of documenting fossils and other natural science collections.
This workshop was part of a programme of basic collections knowledge and skills training for Scottish museums, providing support and guidance on identifying, caring for and interpreting natural science collections.
| This training is for | Level | Length | How to complete the training |
|---|---|---|---|
| People working with natural science museum collections | Beginner | 1 hr (approx) | Follow the sections below and watch the videos |
Sections in this training
Introduction to documentation of fossils
You'll learn what information you should record and understand fossil taxonomy, terms and abbreviations.
Introduction to documentation of natural science collections
You'll be introduced to some cataloguing basics and taken through what information to record and how and where to record it in your collections database.