Guides for Heritage Institutions and Museums

Practical guides on documenting, cataloguing and preserving institutional and heritage collections. More guides for institutions are on the way.

New guides for this profile are on the way. In the meantime, these guides apply to everyone.

Guides for Heritage and Institutions

Learn from expert insights and proven strategies for managing collections of any size.

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How to Bring a Large Existing Collection into Art2App Collection Manager

Getting Started with a Large Collection

Learn how to bring a large existing collection into Art2App Collection Manager with a practical, step-by-step strategy.

Spreadsheet vs software comparison

Spreadsheets vs. Collection Software

Understanding when spreadsheets stop working and what to look for in dedicated collection management tools.

Metadata documentation

Essential Metadata Fields to Track

What information truly matters in a collection record, from basic identification to provenance and condition.

Provenance tracking

How to Document and Track Provenance

Build a complete ownership history that protects value, supports authenticity, and preserves legacy.

Insurance documentation

Insurance and Documentation Checklist

Everything you need to properly insure your collection and prepare for claims, loans, or sales.

Extending the Collecting Experience with Digital Catalogues

Extending the Collecting Experience with Digital Catalogues

See how Art2App Collection Manager deepens the collecting experience with elegant digital catalogues.

Looking after a heritage or institutional collection?

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