Library collection management is a challenging task not only because you need to worry about the management of the actual books as a collection, but also because, unlike museums, your collection is freely available for patrons to take home. You need to make decisions...
Mold is naturally everywhere, all the time. Spores are floating around and sitting on surfaces constantly waiting for the right temperature and humidity conditions to sprout and grow. If you find mold and clean it off and disinfect the area, this does not mean that it...
Data loggers are devices that measure and record environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, light, and vibration. As opposed to manual spot checkers, they do so continuously, providing data for graphs and comparisons over time. They are essential tools...
If you are planning to loan your artworks or collections to another institution for an exhibition, you know you need to consider the environmental conditions that they will be exposed to. Environmental monitoring is a crucial part of collections care, as it helps to...
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...
