Copyright and the WebOverviewThe World Wide Web and digitisation provide wonderful opportunities to increase access to collections. However, they raise significant challenges regarding rights issues, for example, copyright infringement. New technologie...

MDA Chief Executive to Present at British Copyright Council/World Intellectual Property Organisation EventMDA Chief Executive Nick Poole is to present to an international audience of Government and other officials at an event organised jointly by the B...

Accreditation Resource Directory Now Live on Collections LinkMDA has announced the publication of the Accreditation Resource Directory on the Collections Link website at www.collectionslink.org.uk/accreditation/ard.This is a discrete area of the Collec...

MDA Launches New Online Services for MembersMDA has announced the publication of a new range of resources available to members on its website. The members-only pages are available via a log-in page and feature details of membership benefits, free downl...

MDA Announces Publication of Documentation Timescales Fact SheetMDA has announced the publication of a new fact sheet giving guidance on planning projects for clearing documentation backlogs. The fact sheet is available to download free from the Collec...

Press PackPress EnquiriesFor press enquiries, or to arrange an interview with Collections Trust Chief Executive Nick Poole, contact Tammy Lorimer, Office Manager, on 0207 022 1889 or by email at tammy@collectionstrust.org.uk Our name and logoOur full n...

Vernon Systems Join MDA Partners SchemeMDA has announced that Vernon Systems Ltd – suppliers of Vernon CMS - have become the latest member of the MDA Partners Scheme.New Zealand-based Vernon Systems Ltd (VSL) has been developing software for the museum...

The Collections Trust and CopyrightThe Collections Trust is committed to promoting awareness and understanding of copyright and related Intellectual Property Rights for museums and other collection holding organisations. We are the lead organisation in...

MDA Appoints Training OfficerMDA, the UK's leading provider of documentation training, is delighted announce the appointment of Sue Thornton to the newly-created post of Training Officer.Sue will take up her post in January, and will be responsible for...

UK Intellectual Property Office Consultation Offers Hope for MuseumsFollowing discussions with MDA and other sector bodies, the UK Intellectual Property Office has launched a Copyright Exceptions Consultation which could significantly simplify the mana...