Call for papers

The Nordland Collection Network invites speakers to a professional seminar on the storage and reorganization of museum collections on March 9-10, 2027 in Bodø . Deadline for abstract submission September 30, 2026.

The title of the seminar is Too many things, too little space . We invite you to share experiences and exchange methods on how to streamline and improve the storage of museum collections. Central themes are low-cost methods, reuse of existing premises and relocation.

Keywords:

• Efficiency of storage

• RE-ORG

• Internal relocation

• Low cost

• Planning/implementation

• Remodeling

• Optimization

• Reorganization

• Priorities

• Continuation of practice

The presentation format should be an oral presentation in Scandinavian or English of 15-20 minutes plus time for questions from the audience.

Submit an abstract of up to 300 words by September 30, 2026. Questions about the seminar and abstracts can be sent to arbeidsgruppenordland@ nordlandsmuseet .no .

The Nordland Collection Network is a regional professional network consisting of 5 museums in Nordland county. The purpose is to ensure a larger professional environment with good professional exchange within collection management, be an arena for discussing museum ethical values, work with professional guidelines and ensure professionalism. You can read more about the network here: https://www.museumnord.no/samlingsnettveret-i-nordland/