Hello and welcome to 'We’ve got History Between Us'.
This episode is the first in our series, Curation Killed the Cat, where we interview different curators at the museums of the University Collections about all the work they do. From exhibitions to handling strange specimens to their outreach work, we hope to shed more light on the happenings here at the University of Edinburgh museums.
Today, we're interviewing head curator of the Anatomical Museum, Malcolm MacCallum.
Anatomical Museum Website: https://www.ed.ac.uk/biomedical-sciences/anatomy/anatomical-museum
Anatomical Museum Twitter: @TeviotPlace
Anatomical Museum Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnatomicalMuseumEdUni
Our aim is to celebrate all things Collections and Archives, the diversity and range across the CRC and to start this new way of shining a spotlight on examples of the fantastic work going on and the incredible people that are involved with it. Meet the... Series won’t always introduce a CRC staff member either, it may be a volunteer, a society at the University or a guest speaker from outside industry.
This podcast is brought you to by VOiCE – Volunteers in Collections Engagement. Find us on social media here.
VOiCE Members: Catherine Alexander, Connor Wimblett, Daisy Collins, Evie Stevenson, Lily Mellon, Martha Brownhill and Tessa Rodrigues.
This episode was hosted by Tessa Rodrigues. The guest was Malcolm MacCallum. Special thanks to Laura Beattie and Lily Mellon. Episode edited by Tessa Rodrigues. Cover Art by Louisa Grieve. Musical contributions by Chris Murdoch.
FAQ:
What is VOiCE? We are VOlunteers in Collections Engagement – a group of University students and graduates who are currently volunteering with Edinburgh University’s Centre for Research Collections (CRC) and are looking to share some of our discoveries with you! You can sign up to our monthly Newsletter, read our blog and get updates on the 'We've got History Between Us' podcast.
What is the CRC? The Centre for Research Collections (CRC) is made up of the University’s Special Collections and Museums, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, art and historical musical instruments. It encompasses everything relating to the University’s unique and significant collections, including management and access.
What does the CRC do? Fundamentally, the purpose of the service is to preserve, promote and provide access to the University’s collections. Activities that contribute to this mission include assisting with enquiries, conservation, academic and community engagement, acquisitions, digital imaging, collaborative projects, cataloguing and licensing, exhibitions, research, support and training.
What types of collections are held by the CRC? At an overarching level, the University’s Collections fall into the categories of rare books and manuscripts, archives, art, digital archives and preservation, the musical instrument collection, the Lothian Health Service Archive, and images produced by the Digital Imaging Unit.
Where is the CRC? As part of the Library and University Collections area of the University’s Information Services branch, the CRC is located on the 6th floor of the University of Edinburgh Main Library.
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