Materials
Information concerning the care of some of the most common cultural materials
Materials
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Set up a preservation program for electronic information and media.
Understand the storage and display conditions which are required to minimise the deterioration of leather objects.
Know the basics of caring for and maintaining outdoor cultural materials.
Understand the steps to take to minimise the corrosion of metals in your collections.
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.
Learn about appropriate storage and display techniques to ensure the preservation of photographic collections.
Display historic textiles in such a way as to ensure their preservation.
The most common types of damage encountered in collections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage items and practical steps to reduce future damage to items in your care.
Practical knowledge about how to store and display books so that damage is minimised.
