By Lucie Bélanger, Product Manager at Coginov

In the world of collection management, the SPECTRUM standard, developed by the Collections Trust in the UK, is a benchmark for best practices. It defines standardized procedures for managing objects and their associated information across cultural institutions. 

SPECTRUM covers key documentation and stewardship processes, including: 

• Object acquisition and registration 

• Inventory and documentation 

• Location and movement control 

• Loans (incoming and outgoing) 

• Preventive conservation 

• Deaccessioning 

• Rights management 

Beyond procedural clarity, SPECTRUM ensures object traceability, legal and ethical compliance, and interoperability between institutions. 

Native SPECTRUM Compliance with QoreUltima 

QoreUltima was designed with SPECTRUM principles embedded in its core. The solution is fully compliant with the standard, providing museums, municipalities, and heritage professionals with a powerful and adaptable platform to manage their collections. 

What QoreUltima Enables: 

• End-to-end lifecycle management: from acquisition to deaccession 

• Creation of SPECTRUM-compliant records with customizable metadata 

• Centralized storage of related documents: contracts, images, technical reports, permits, etc. 

• Full action logging for complete traceability 

• An adaptive interface by role, language, access rights, and collection type 

• Seamless integration with your digital ecosystem through a REST API 

Tailored for the Cultural Sector 

QoreUltima is ideally suited for: 

• Museums and interpretation centres 

• Municipal and public institutions managing artworks or artifacts 

• Religious communities with historical patrimony 

• Universities and libraries housing heritage or art collections 

In Summary 

As a secure informational vault for collections, QoreUltima empowers cultural organizations to document, protect, and enhance their heritage assets — in full compliance with international best practices. A future-proof, reliable, and flexible solution at the service of collective memory. 

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