Making Mineral Collections Relevant in the 21st Century

Explore the future of mineral collections in this 25-minute talk by Kim Tait from the Royal Ontario Museum. Discover how museums are adapting to the digital age, including online access, integrated databases, and big data studies. Learn about challenges in specimen acquisition, collaboration with collectors, and modern storage solutions. Gain insights into innovative approaches for making mineral collections more relevant and accessible in the 21st century, featuring examples and case studies from renowned institutions and collectors.

Introduction
Chris Hadfield
Frank Hawthorne
Bob Jones
Bob Hayes
Getting collections online
Online access
Integrated databases
Big data studies
Repositories
Finding mineral specimens
Working with mineral collectors
Museum storage
pyrite disease
Doug Kerwin
Compact storage
Classroom
Examples
Spirit of Callison