Resources

All resources below are available as a download at the bottom of each page. To cite resources from our database, please use the following format:

"[Name of Technical Bulletin]." Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia, PA, [year]. "Guides & Fact Sheets," ccaha.org/resources.

Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Dew Point for Collections

Preventive conservation is the practice of taking steps to avoid or mitigate damage to collections. One of the most significant acts of preventive conservation is the management of the collections environment, which includes the spaces in which collections are used, stored, and displayed. Where...

Top 10 Things You Can Do NOW to Support Succession Planning & Staff Transitions

Infographic highlighting the top ten things to keep in mind during succession planning and staff transitions. These activities will ensure that your organization has the most critical information in the event of a succession emergency, but they will also help you build a framework for longer-term...

Treatment Priority Categories

A glossary of conservation treatment priority categories.

Winterizing Historic Buildings

In order to face conservation challenges for collection care, winter seasons offer a great opportunity for planning preservation programs and put in place large-scale renovation projects. Whether the institution closes or remains open to public, proper winterizing strategies need to be carefully...