The Canadian Conservation Institute is coming to Truro to deliver a great workshop on dealing with seasonal preservation issues. While it will be especially geared towards seasonal museums, everyone can learn something from this great workshop. If you have any questions about the workshop feel free to contact Ian Mullan, the ANSM's new administrative assistant. He can be reached at 423-4677.
Preservation Management for Seasonal Museums
Colchester Historical
September 26, 2008
AGENDA
MORNING: (9:00-12:00)
Introduction
Seasonal Museums
- What they are
- Advantages and disadvantages
The Nature of Museum Objects: Materials and Construction
The Agents of Deterioration
- What they are
- How to recognize them
- Ways to reduce them
Building Inspections and Maintenance
- What to look for
- Building walk-around exercise (optional)
LUNCH
AFTERNOON: (1:00-4:30)
Maintaining Collections
- Looking at objects (condition report exercise)
- Preserving collections in storage
- Handling; Cleaning; Treatment
Seasonal Procedures for Buildings and Collections
- Fall closing
- Spring opening
- During the winter
WRAP-UP
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