Statement from the Heritage Collections Advisory Group on staffing cuts proposed by Australian Broadcaster ABC The Heritage Collections Advisory Group (HCAG) is a network of representative sector organisations and individuals with a common interest in the promotion and safeguarding of …
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GIF it up! Breathing new life into heritage collections
Every year, our friends at Europeana run a competition called “GIF it up”, inviting creators to make animated GIFs from the heritage collections made available under open licences by museums, libraries, archives and galleries across Europe. In this fantastic post, …
Read MoreCounty & historic home librarian Sam Mortlock dies aged 94
We were saddened to receive news of the passing of Sam Mortlock, renowned Norfolk historian and stately home librarian, who has died aged 94. Mr Mortlock was the County Librarian in Norfolk between 1959 and 1985, having previously completed a …
Read MoreThree sector bodies publish joint statement on Afghanistan
Three sector organisations – CILIP, RLUK and SCONUL – have produced a joint statement of solidarity with librarians, archivists and other information professionals in Afghanistan following the seizure of power by the Taliban.
Read MoreWelcome to the Heritage Collections Advisory Group
The Heritage Collections Advisory Group (HCAG) is an informal network of individuals and organisations with a shared belief in the importance of heritage collections, expertise and research in libraries, archives and museums (and their host institutions). We believe that our …
Read MoreWho we are
We are an informal network with a shared belief in the importance of heritage collections, expertise and research.
Read MoreStatement of Principles
Our shared Statement of Principles sets out why we believe that heritage collections, expertise and research are the key to innovation and recovery.
Read MorePromoting heritage collections
We are dedicated to promoting the importance of heritage collections, expertise and research in libraries, archives and museums.
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