26 April 2021
The British Museum has launched a complete digital archive of their membership magazine in partnership with digitisation experts Exact Editions, stretching back 30 years to the first issue published in 1990. The vital resource is not only accessible to individual members through the Museum’s website but is also available to universities and corporations through cutting-edge institutional subscriptions that give users unlimited IP-authenticated access to over 90 issues and counting.
Founded in 1753, the British Museum is the oldest and greatest publicly funded museum in the world, exhibiting two million years of human history and culture. Published three times a year, the pages of membership title British Museum Magazine include striking visuals alongside museum and exhibition insights, research news and historical features.
The intuitive functionalities of the Exact Editions platform allows students and museum professionals alike to access a treasure trove of in-depth editorial content from the complete archive at the touch of a button. An institutional subscription includes the following invaluable features:
- Fully searchable access to the complete and growing archive of back issues.
- Unlimited IP-authenticated access and multiple remote access options available.
- Cross-platform compatibility with all Web, iOS and Android devices
- Usage reports, MARC records, KBART data and excellent customer support.
The complete archive of British Museum Magazine is available in the Exact Editions institutional shop here:
https://institutions.exacteditions.com/british-museum-magazine
Membership Manager, Claire Byfield commented: “We’re thrilled that the archive has now been completed and can be browsed and enjoyed by members and institutions around the world. Old print issues have been brought back to life and turned into an essential tool for all those who are interested in our work.”
Managing Director of Exact Editions, Daryl Rayner, remarked: “In creating this digital edition, the British Museum has brought an important resource into existence, which will undoubtedly serve as a valuable record of the exhibitions and findings of the world’s oldest museum.”
The British Museum has handpicked 5 articles from the complete digital archive to celebrate the launch. Click the links below to read the collection of articles for free on the Exact Editions platform until 26th May 2021.
The Parthenon Frieze (Number 19, Autumn 1994)
John Law 'Pleasant Mixture of Swindler and Prophet' (Number 27, Spring 1997)
Gladiators in Roman Britain (Number 38, Autumn/Winter 2000)
Killing The Gun (Spring 2005, Issue 51)
The Mastery of Ming (August 2014, Issue 79)