Practical Conservation Guidelines for Successful Hospitality Events in Historic Houses Source: English Heritage In seeking to make historic houses economically sustainable, many owners and managers are now using them to stage commercial hospitality events. The pressures of such events on fragile historic interiors can be enormous. English Heritage, which exists to promote the care and […]
Archive | June, 2017
Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) Conservation Committe e 2014 Food in Institutions Survey Results
Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) Conservation Committe e 2014 Food in Institutions Survey Results Source: Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections (SPNHC) Museums, people and food are closely tied together. From staff members’ brown bag lunches, to the cafeteria or a catered donor event, food service is a necessity […]
The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums
The Impact of Special Events on Historic House Museums Source: University of Pennsylvania Master’s Thesis by Lindsay Skads Hannah, 2001 In this thesis, the impact of special events on historic house museums will be examined, in terms of what types of influences these events exert upon the historic house museum, as well as what museums […]
Mercury in Museum Collections
Mercury in Museum Collections Source: Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI) Notes 1/7 The dangers of mercury are well-known and well-documented. To avoid these ill effects it is essential to know which objects in a museum collection contain mercury, and how to handle and care for them properly.
Environmental Guidelines (AIC Wiki)
Environmental Guidelines (AIC Wiki) Source: AIC Wiki Summary and History of Environmental Guidelines and recommendations for cultural institutions.
Conservation Standards & Guidelines for Exhibitions Utilizing Museum Collections (AIC wiki)
Conservation Standards & Guidelines for Exhibitions Utilizing Museum Collections (AIC wiki) Source: AIC Wiki This content, hosted by the American Institute for Conservation (AIC), was written and developed by the late Toby Raphael, Fellow AIC, Conservation Advisor to the Board of the Nat’l Associ. for Museum Exhibitions and Felicity Devlin, Museum Consultant.
Disaster Response & Recovery – AIC Resources
Disaster Response & Recovery – AIC Resources Source: AIC’s disaster response and recovery efforts include facilitating the National Heritage Responders (NHR) – formerly American Institute for Conservation – Collections Emergency Response Team (AIC-CERT) – training; working through FAIC with the Smithsonian Institution and the U.S. Committee of the Blue Shield to help recover cultural and […]
Trends in microclimate control of museum display cases
Trends in microclimate control of museum display cases Source: Creating and controlling microclimates for museum exhibits. This historical review of microclimate control in museum display cases reflects the changes in approach to museum microenvironmental control that have arisen with new technologies over the past hundred years. A variety of approaches to controlling the environment within […]
Practical Collections Care: A Syllabus
Practical Collections Care: A Syllabus Source: Collections Trust This syllabus provides a framework for designing a practical course in the care of museum collections. A course based on this syllabus would be suitable for both entry level learners and anyone wishing to refresh their knowledge of specific areas of basic collections management practice. Students may […]
Media Preservation Inititative
Media Preservation Inititative Source: Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University’s comprehensive work to preserve historical and cultural time-based media for the research, education, and enrichment of future generations
