Environmental monitoring is a key aspect of preventive conservation for heritage collections. It involves measuring and recording environmental parameters, such as temperature, relative humidity, light, and pollutants, that can affect the longevity of cultural...
In the world of cultural heritage, the preservation of art and historical documents is as important as their creation. Leslie Courtois, the sole conservator at the Library of Virginia, is an exemplar of dedication to this mission. With 28 years of experience, she’s...
If you are a collections care professional who does not work with public-facing tasks but rather with the management and stewardship of the collections, chances are you already have some sort of environmental monitoring setup. Or perhaps you are in an older...
Traveling exhibits are a great way to showcase the diversity and richness of cultural heritage, especially for small museums that may not have the resources or space to host permanent collections. However, traveling exhibits also pose significant challenges for...
How can museum technology help you with preservation in historic properties? One of the major frustrations we have heard from talking to users and potential customers for Conserv is: We don’t have HVAC systems. What’s the point of monitoring if there’s nothing we can...
