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Nick Poole

“We’re passionate about what we do, and we work hard to deliver a professional service.”

Nick Poole
Chief Executive

What we do

The Collections Trust campaigns for the public right to access and engage with Collections.

We do this by:

  • Promoting Best Practice
  • Encouraging Innovation
  • Representing the Interests of the Sector

Our services include:

  • Collections Link, the network for people working with collections in archives, libraries and museums
  • Standards, including the SPECTRUM standard and a joint Code of Practice with the BSI
  • OpenCulture, a network of organisations in the Cultural & Creative Industries
  • The Grid, a UK infrastructure for aggregating cultural content and sharing it with mainstream media
  • Digital services, including guidance and standards for Digitisation and Digital Preservation

The Collections Trust is passionate about collections and people. On this website, you can find out more about how the organisation delivers its work and why it matters.