Irish Archives Resource
The Irish Archives Resource (IAR) www.iar.ie is an online portal which contains searchable archival descriptions.
The IMA is an all-Ireland professional body dedicated to the promotion and development of museums
Overview
The Irish Museums Association (IMA) is an all-Ireland professional body dedicated to the promotion and development of museums, the museum profession, and standards of excellence in museum practice, so that everyone, visitors and practitioners, can enjoy the maximum cultural, social and educational benefit. It promotes professional practice in museum management, collections care and visitor services and provides a platform for debate on museum ideas through events such as conferences, forums, lectures and seminars.
Programmes
What work the Heritage Council is funding this year:
Funding from the Heritage Council assists the IMA in presenting an annual calendar of events that provide professional development and networking opportunities to the sector through two annual conferences, two annual forums on Collections, Education and Outreach and an annual high-profile lecture; provide advocacy and assistance through the maintenance of a full-time, staffed office; and information through publications such as the website www.irishmuseums.org, monthly e-news, and the annual publication Museum Ireland.
Further Information
Gina O’Kelly, Director
www.irishmuseums.org
facebook.com/IrishMuseumsAssociation
twitter.com/IrishMuseums
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