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| − | + | == Collection Tips == | |
| − | == Storing you Collection == | + | === Storing you Collection === |
The location, conditions, and containers you store your collection in directly affects the preservation of the objects. There are materials and conditions that are best suited to protecting you collection. Proper preservation can be costly, but maintaining your collection for the foreseeable future is priceless. | The location, conditions, and containers you store your collection in directly affects the preservation of the objects. There are materials and conditions that are best suited to protecting you collection. Proper preservation can be costly, but maintaining your collection for the foreseeable future is priceless. | ||
| − | === Location === | + | ==== Location ==== |
The best place to store a collection is in a room away from consistent direct lights (windows, overhead lighting) that has temperature and humidity control. We understand that this type of room is not available to everyone, so find a room that has minimal light and that has stable humidity and temperature. Just make sure to avoid places with drastic swings in the climate like basements, sheds, and garages. | The best place to store a collection is in a room away from consistent direct lights (windows, overhead lighting) that has temperature and humidity control. We understand that this type of room is not available to everyone, so find a room that has minimal light and that has stable humidity and temperature. Just make sure to avoid places with drastic swings in the climate like basements, sheds, and garages. | ||
| − | === Shelving === | + | ==== Shelving ==== |
Museum and archival quality storage shelving is usually made of steel that has been powder-coated with epoxy, polyester, or acrylic. Avoid rusty steel shelves and older ones that have a baked enamel coating, as they can release gasses dangerous to your objects. Try and avoid using wood shelving, especially for fragile objects, as they naturally emit organic acids and peroxides that will deteriorate the contents they shelve. | Museum and archival quality storage shelving is usually made of steel that has been powder-coated with epoxy, polyester, or acrylic. Avoid rusty steel shelves and older ones that have a baked enamel coating, as they can release gasses dangerous to your objects. Try and avoid using wood shelving, especially for fragile objects, as they naturally emit organic acids and peroxides that will deteriorate the contents they shelve. | ||
| − | === Containers === | + | ==== Containers ==== |
When storing large objects, they can be kept safely on a shelf or platform in a room that follows the location requirements above. Some smaller objects and paper materials are best stored in a container. | When storing large objects, they can be kept safely on a shelf or platform in a room that follows the location requirements above. Some smaller objects and paper materials are best stored in a container. | ||
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Avoid storing objects in airtight containers, like plastic bins, can protect objects from leaks, but these tubs can actually capture and hold moisture, damaging the contents. | Avoid storing objects in airtight containers, like plastic bins, can protect objects from leaks, but these tubs can actually capture and hold moisture, damaging the contents. | ||
| − | == | + | ==== Collection Related Articles ==== |
| − | = | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/conducting-a-collections-inventory-with-catalogit Conducting a Collections Inventory with CatalogIt] |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/numbering-museum-objects-and-personal-collections Numbering Museum Objects and Personal Collections] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/cataloging-your-backlog Cataloging your Collections Backlog] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/completing-the-story-using-relationships-in-catalogit Completing the Story: Using Relationships in CatalogIt] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/managing-valuation-appraisal-and-insurance-in-catalogit Managing Valuation, Appraisal, and Insurance in CatalogIt] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/cataloging-archives-and-ephemera Cataloging Archives and Ephemera] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/ethnography-profile Ethnography Profile] | |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | == Acquisition Tips == | |
| − | + | === Acquisition Related Articles === | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/accessioning-museum-collections Accessioning Museum Collections] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/deaccessioning-museum-collections Deaccessioning Museum Collections] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/processing-incoming-loans Processing Incoming Loans] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/processing-outgoing-loans Processing Outgoing Loans] | |
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/acquisitions Acquisitions] | |
| + | *[https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/using-catalogit-to-track-temporary-custody-of-objects Using CatalogIt to Track Temporary Custody of Obejcts] | ||
| + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/recording-provenance-for-your-collection Recording Provenance for Your Collection] | ||
| + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/processing-year-end-gifts Processing Donations and Year End Gifts] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Sharing and Web Publishing Tips == | ||
| + | === Related Articles === | ||
| + | *[https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/web-publishing-for-collections-access Web Publishing for Collections Access] | ||
| + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/digital-imaging-guidelines Digital Imaging Guidelines] | ||
| + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/alt-text-made-easy-creating-visual-descriptions-of-your-museums-objects Alt Text Made Easy: Using AI to Create Description] | ||
| + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/sharing-your-collection-through-printing-and-reports Sharing your Collection through Printing and Reports] | ||
| + | |||
| + | |||
| + | == == | ||
| + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/creating-exhibition-labels-with-catalogit Creating Exhibition Labels with CatalogIt] | ||
| + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/tracking-museum-exhibitions Tracking Museum Exhibitions] | ||
| − | + | * [https://www.catalogit.app/masterit/creating-efficiencies-with-qr-codes Creating Efficiencies with QR Codes in CatalogIt] | |
Revision as of 18:23, 8 October 2024
Contents
Collection Tips
Storing you Collection
The location, conditions, and containers you store your collection in directly affects the preservation of the objects. There are materials and conditions that are best suited to protecting you collection. Proper preservation can be costly, but maintaining your collection for the foreseeable future is priceless.
Location
The best place to store a collection is in a room away from consistent direct lights (windows, overhead lighting) that has temperature and humidity control. We understand that this type of room is not available to everyone, so find a room that has minimal light and that has stable humidity and temperature. Just make sure to avoid places with drastic swings in the climate like basements, sheds, and garages.
Shelving
Museum and archival quality storage shelving is usually made of steel that has been powder-coated with epoxy, polyester, or acrylic. Avoid rusty steel shelves and older ones that have a baked enamel coating, as they can release gasses dangerous to your objects. Try and avoid using wood shelving, especially for fragile objects, as they naturally emit organic acids and peroxides that will deteriorate the contents they shelve.
Containers
When storing large objects, they can be kept safely on a shelf or platform in a room that follows the location requirements above. Some smaller objects and paper materials are best stored in a container.
Museum quality containers are made of non-reactive materials, meaning they do not emit any gasses that can deteriorate the objects they contain. Look for containers that are alkaline-buffered, acid free, and have a neutral pH. These types of products are usually referred to as “Archival.” These containers can be costly, and should be a priority for protecting your collection. Not every organization can afford these so, if non-archival containers must be used, consider wrapping every object with acid-free buffering tissue paper.
Avoid storing objects in airtight containers, like plastic bins, can protect objects from leaks, but these tubs can actually capture and hold moisture, damaging the contents.
Collection Related Articles
- Conducting a Collections Inventory with CatalogIt
- Numbering Museum Objects and Personal Collections
- Cataloging your Collections Backlog
- Completing the Story: Using Relationships in CatalogIt
- Managing Valuation, Appraisal, and Insurance in CatalogIt
- Cataloging Archives and Ephemera
- Ethnography Profile
Acquisition Tips
Acquisition Related Articles
- Accessioning Museum Collections
- Deaccessioning Museum Collections
- Processing Incoming Loans
- Processing Outgoing Loans
- Acquisitions
- Using CatalogIt to Track Temporary Custody of Obejcts
- Recording Provenance for Your Collection
- Processing Donations and Year End Gifts
Sharing and Web Publishing Tips
Related Articles
- Web Publishing for Collections Access
- Digital Imaging Guidelines
- Alt Text Made Easy: Using AI to Create Description
- Sharing your Collection through Printing and Reports
