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Collection Tips and Guides
VIEW ALLUnderstand the main factors that contribute to the deterioration of paper.
Understand the steps to take to minimise the corrosion of metals in your collections.
Kinds of networks that exist and how particular networks can help you.
Understand the storage and display conditions which are required to minimise the deterioration of leather objects.
Practical knowledge about how to store and display books so that damage is minimised.
Understand the adverse effects that visible light and ultraviolet—UV—radiation can have on museum objects.
Learn some of the adverse effects that extremes and fluctuations in relative humidity and temperature have on objects.
Learn to write a mission statement and collections policy for your museum, gallery or library.
Understand possible sources of damage for paintings.
Budgetary process in terms of planning, controlling and reviewing income and expenditure, and the achievement of objectives.
Understand how to minimise pollution in your collection’s environment.
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Handling composite objects.
Examining Objects.
Preserving audio and video recordings on tape.
Recruitment and selection.
Examples of Deterioration.
Chemicals and Solvents.
Handling Stretched Canvas.
Climatic Zones.
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