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Working with Collections: Improving Collection Care< back to working with collections: preservingAlthough professional help should always be sought when remedial action is needed, many areas of preventive conservation may be tackled by the non-specialist. We’ve listed a range of sources of best practice in caring for different types of artefact. Follow these links to obtain guidelines for the care of museum and library collections:
This excellent manual on preventive care for artefacts has been compiled by the Australian Museums Online (AMOL) service reCollections Caring for Collections Across Australia
The following documents have been produced by the National Preservation Office at the British Museum. Basic Preservation Guidelines for Library and Archive Collections The application and use of standards in the care and management of libraries and archives Carrying Out a Library Security Survey and Drafting a Security Policy Glossary of terms commonly used in library preservation work Good handling principles and practice for library and archive materials Guidance for exhibiting library and archive materials Managing the Preservation of Library and Archive Collections in Historic Buildings Photocopying of Library and Archive materials
Conservation supplies: Conservation By Design Ltd Conservation Resources International Ltd Preservation Equipment (PEL) Ltd Riley, Dunn and Wilson Ltd (Bookbinders) Shepherds Bookbinders |
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