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...
Technology in libraries is not a new phenomenon. Libraries are always experimenting with and adopting new technologies for the benefit of their patrons. From installing electric lights in the 19th century all the way through providing microfiche machines, to computer...
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...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a network of connected devices that can collect and exchange data over the internet. IoT has many applications in various sectors, including museums. So how can IoT museum devices leverage this modern technology to enhance visitor...
What is IoT and what does this fancy-sounding technology thing have to do with museums? IoT is short for the Internet of Things. This term relates to the interconnection of devices over the internet. Generally, these devices will have a sensor of some sort to measure...
