Are you a museum conservator? Perhaps you just finished a contract, or maybe you will be graduating from your conservation program soon, or maybe you are just considering switching jobs. You know that finding museum conservator jobs can be a challenge. You have...
A library collection management policy is a fundamental tool for anyone who protects large amounts of volumes. It provides a strategic framework for the acquisition, preservation, and deaccessioning of collections. Most likely, your library already has one, or perhaps...
Cultural heritage institutions play a crucial role in preserving and displaying precious artifacts for future generations. The appropriate use of lighting is essential in these spaces, not only for optimal display but also for the preservation of sensitive materials....
The term “art conservator” may not be the most appropriate umbrella term for collections care professionals who focus on the treatment and preservation of cultural heritage. Certainly, a conservator specialized in archaeological metals or natural history specimens...
You have heard about book conservators, paper conservators, photograph conservators, etc. Their titles can be pretty self-explanatory, but what do you know about preventive conservators? The role of a preventive conservator in heritage collections care As opposed to...
You are in charge of a team of conservators. It’s your job to justify, plan, spend, and stay within laboratory budgets. Perhaps you used to do some bench conservation back in the day, but that was a long time ago. Now, it’s your responsibility to protect your...
