If you have a collection do you need to number it? YES! Having a collection numbering system that is clear and easy to use is one of the backbone best practices when it comes to collections management. In this episode, Kelly goes over the principals and pitfalls in creating a numbering system. She also discussed how to physically connect that number to the work and why it is important that no matter how small your collection is you number it. Collection numbering is the best way to create a collection that is easy and efficient to reference, utilize, and store.