preventive care

A worksheet of pollutants commonly found in collections, with tips for monitoring and mitigating damage.

The care of collections is essential to ensuring that our collective cultural heritage is preserved for generations to come. It can be daunting to consider the cost of collections care, especially for non-profit organizations working with tight budgets, but keep in mind that an investment in...

Emergency management is a term that describes the effort to reduce vulnerability to hazards and respond to and recover from disasters. Effective emergency management requires collaboration and flexibility. It is a cyclical process; every response to an emergency will inform the preparedness for the...

The safest and most effective way to deal with insects in collections is the use of Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is a holistic approach to pest management that includes monitoring, housekeeping, and the identification of pests. It is the safest manner of pest control because it avoids the...

A preventive conservation primer.

A supply guide of cold storage tools.