The design and implementation of appropriate museum lighting is a crucial element of both collections care and curatorial decision making. In this blog post, we will talk about the use of natural and artificial light sources in museum lighting design. By understanding...
Getting objects loaned from another museum or collecting institution for a specific exhibition or if you are doing the loaning is a exhaustive process for good reason. Much of our cultural property is damaged in transport in between institutions, so protection during...
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....
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...
