
reCollections
Supporting distributed cultural collections by connecting conservators and custodians
Collection Tips and Guides
VIEW ALLKinds of networks that exist and how particular networks can help you.
Learn a basic understanding of some deterioration processes and some of the problems you may encounter in your collection.
Understand possible sources of damage for paintings.
Understand the main factors that contribute to the deterioration of paper.
The main problems affecting the condition and longevity of objects made wholly or partially from wood.
Understand how the skills of the people who work with your collections can best be used to help the organisation meet its objectives.
Understand the storage and display conditions which are required to minimise the deterioration of leather objects.
Understand the adverse effects that visible light and ultraviolet—UV—radiation can have on museum objects.
Understand how best practice and benchmarking can help museums, galleries and libraries.
Be familiar with a variety of display techniques which can help minimise the risks caused by public access.
Set up a preservation program for electronic information and media.
Learn to write a mission statement and collections policy for your museum, gallery or library.
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Examples of Deterioration.
Examining Objects.
Preserving audio and video recordings on tape.
Handling composite objects.
Handling Stretched Canvas.
Chemicals and Solvents.
Recruitment and selection.
Climatic Zones.