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....
Museum lighting guidelines are often overlooked despite light’s impressive role in deteriorating our collections. You probably understand relative humidity and temperature quite well, you know what you’re aiming for and how to measure it. Your data loggers in place...
At Conserv, we care about collections AND the people who care for collections. We talked to Toni back in May 2022 on disaster preparedness at The National World War II Museum in New Orleans and wanted to learn more about her and how she uses Conserv as the Director...
Conserv at the SMA Annual Conference I was fortunate to represent Conserv at the 2022 Small Museums Association (SMA) 38th Annual Conference this year in College Park Maryland. It was my first time attending this conference, and it was so refreshing to see fellow...
May 1 is Mayday, which was established by the Society of American Archivists and Heritage Preservation, now part of the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, to raise awareness of disaster preparedness and encourage preservation professionals to take...
