Preserving the cultural heritage of Maryland is a responsibility that Chris Kintzel, the Director of the Maryland Commission on Artistic Property, takes very seriously. With over two decades of experience at the Maryland State Archives (MSA), Chris has dedicated his...
Traveling art exhibits present unique challenges for collections care professionals. The constant movement of artworks increases the risk of environmental fluctuations, such as temperature and humidity changes, which can adversely affect the condition and longevity of...
Lighting is an essential element of museum display, but it can also pose a significant threat to the preservation of museum collections. Exposure to light can cause irreversible damage to many types of materials, such as fading, discoloration, embrittlement and...
Museum data loggers are critical tools for ensuring the longevity and preservation of museum collections. Choosing the right data logger can significantly impact the accuracy of your environmental monitoring efforts, the amount of time your staff needs to monitor the...
Wireless data logger it is! You know you and/or your team are done with manual data collection. Not only does it take you so much time to go around downloading data from your loggers, but your data is actually a month old (or more) and, by the time you take it,...
