What is accountability for collections?

Being accountable for collections is key to maintaining public trust in museums, but it is also a necessity for managing and using objects effectively. At Collections Trust, we recognise that collections information is a bedrock for accountable museums; be that accountability in terms of governance, access, environmental responsibility, communities, or to each other and upholding ethical practices. In this video, we interview museum sector professionals and those from the Museum Development Network and Arts Council England, to explore different perspectives on what it means to be accountable for collections. 00:00:00 What is accountability for collections? 00:01:31 The role of documentations policies and plans 00:03:03 Who needs to be accountable for collections? 00:05:04 Accountability and Museum Accreditation 00:05:30 Accountability to communities 00:07:26 Approaching Accreditation