Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM NST
Location: Online via Zoom

Digital collections management systems such as Past Perfect 5 present powerful search and sort functions that give both museum staff and researchers the chance to delve deeper into collections than ever before. However, software is only as useful as the data it is given, so human beings must know how to best use the tools they have at their disposal. 

This session explores how to make the most of collections management software in small community museums with a focus on the Past Perfect 5 program. We will walk through several common operations with visual aids, offer tips for recording data that makes the most of the software, and provide reference resources to keep documentation up to professional standards. 

If there are any particular topics you would like to see addressed in this session please email outreach@museumsnl.ca.

About the Presenter

Nicholas Hamilton is currently working as MANL’s Heritage Inventory Project Coordinator, bringing a decade of experience in community museums to the team. Nicholas has MAs in English from Memorial University and Public History from Western University. In the past he has worked as a curator, program coordinator, and research consultant on heritage projects. Through Nicholas’ work with museums and non-profits he developed insight into the diverse stories Newfoundland history can tell, as well as the challenges that sharing those stories can pose. While he continues to build on his skills Nicholas is happy to share what he has learned about making history accessible and engaging..

To register, please fill out this form by 12:00 PM NDT on Monday, November 30.