So you’re ready to upgrade from your ancient hygrothermograph or your manual spot checkers for temperature and humidity to a modern environmental data logger. But what should you buy? Except for the Image Permanence Institute’s PEM2s and, more recently, Conserv, the...
The field of collections care is incredibly diverse. Two crucial roles in the institutional heritage world are museum technicians and conservators. While not all institutions will have both, with many only having one or the other, when possible, these professionals...
Austin Senseman to Step Down as CEO, Dave Masom to Take the Helm PRESS RELEASE Birmingham, AL – September 13, 2023 Conserv, a leader in cultural heritage preservation, announced today that its Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Austin Senseman, will be stepping down...
With increasing awareness of the value of heritage assets, the role of preventive conservation education has never been more significant. As a collections care professional, you understand the importance of preserving and maintaining valuable collections. However,...
Operating on a tight library budget doesn’t necessarily mean compromising on effective collections care. By adhering to achievable best practices based on your own unique situation and employing innovative strategies, you can ensure the preservation of your...
The roles within a museum are as diverse and specialized as the collections they house. Two key roles, often misunderstood by the public and sometimes used interchangeably, are those of the museum conservator and the curator. Did you know that in French, a...
