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Start with the basics by watching our webinar, Preservation 101: Stop Your Collections from...
Start with the basics by watching our webinar, Preservation 101: Stop Your Collections from...
Navigating the world of archives can feel like deciphering a secret language. Terms like...
Did you miss our second Coffee with a Conservator Q&A session on Photos with Rebecca Elder?
Want to keep treasured textiles looking their best? Our guide to textile preservation is here to...
Did you miss our first free webinar of 2025, Pitfalls to Avoid in Exhibit Planning with Peter Hyde...
Photo albums and scrapbooks are the most popular way to organize, preserve and share photo...
Did you miss our Build Your Own Four-Flap Enclosure Workshop with Rebecca Elder?
Photographs found in museums, libraries, and homes are fragile and susceptible to deterioration...
Creating your own finding aid is a fantastic way to organize and make collections of documents,...
Keep your festive treasures looking their best year after year with these expert storage tips for...
The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) is a university-based research center in the College of Art...
To keep your vitrine or bonnet looking great, it's important to follow cleaning guidelines. Using...
If you've worked in museums and archives for a long time, you've probably heard about the Oddy...
Finding grant opportunities is the first step for many institutions looking for funding for...
Documents, manuscripts, prints, drawings, pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers, postcards and...
Did you miss our free webinar Sustainability in Exhibitions: Considerations for Developing and...
An important consideration when selecting an exhibit case is the vitrine material. Glass and...
Join us on October 24th at 2 PM ET for a free workshop on how to Build Your Own Four-Flap...
Think of all the plastic objects you'll touch today—a computer keyboard, shoes, a water bottle,...
Join us on Thursday, September 12th, at 2PM ET for our free webinar on Sustainability in...
Did you miss our first Coffee with a Conservator Q&A session with Rebecca Elder?
Preserving military medals and ribbons is a great way to honor veterans' service and dedication.
Get the guidance you need to perform simple book repairs with our Bookcraft Book Repair Guide.
Established in 1936, the Society of American Archivists (SAA) is the oldest and largest national...
Preserving military uniforms honors history and safeguards personal and family legacies.
If you missed the opportunity to join the webinar Proactive Preservation: Preparing Your...
The agents of deterioration are a great way to understand how artifacts can be damaged over time....
Did you miss our free webinar, Accessibility Beyond ADA: Making Exhibitions Inclusive for All, with...
Now's your chance to have all your paper preservation questions answered by a real conservator live!
It's essential to understand that labeling photographs goes beyond mere organization; it is a...
If you were unable to attend our highly popular Document Preservation 101 webinar with Rebecca...
Vinyl records have stood the test of time, offering a nostalgic and authentic way to experience...
The Going Home Fund, established in 2022, marks a significant stride towards respecting Indigenous...
Creating an inclusive and accessible museum environment allows all visitors to engage with...
Creating an accessible museum experience is not just about compliance—it's about welcoming...
Join us for a free webinar, Accessibility Beyond ADA: Making Exhibitions Inclusive for All, on...
If you weren't able to catch our enlightening webinar, "Rising to the Challenge: Strategies for...
Discover the benefits of glass showcases: from their exceptional strength and longevity to low...
If you missed our webinar, "What is Environmental Monitoring?" with objects conservator Allison...
In today's ever-changing world of inclusivity and accessibility, it's crucial to ensure that...
Handling artifacts, whether ancient relics, historical documents, or vintage collectibles,...
In this guide, we will dive into the anatomy of exhibit cases and discuss the various benefits...
All you need to know about environmental monitoring, straight from the experts!
The American Institute for Conservation (AIC) is a leading professional association for...
Choosing between glass and acrylic for exhibit cases involves weighing various factors.
So, what exactly is IPM? Integrated Pest Management is a holistic approach to pest control that...
Conducting a risk assessment for your museum or institution is critical in safeguarding your...
Another month, another educational webinar!
Our illustrated primer is written by conservators and covers the proper handling and storage of...
Founded in 1973, the Northeast Document Conservation Center is a non-profit specializing in the...
If you were unable to attend our popular webinar on book preservation with cultural heritage...
Planning an exhibit is a lot of work, in this webinar exhibit & experience designer Peter Hyde and...
Photographs are delicate and require careful consideration of various factors to ensure their...
Getting ready for a storage space overhaul requires careful planning.
Download our user-friendly and customizable Exhibit Planning Checklist to effortlessly organize and...
Light damage poses a significant threat to museum collections. While light is necessary for viewing...
Today, we're delving into a basic foundation of preservation: the roles of acid and lignin in...
If you were unable to attend our popular webinar on photo preservation with cultural heritage...
Exhibit cases are important to preserving and displaying valuable artifacts, but maintaining the...
It's a new year and it's time to get some new knowledge under our belts!
Newspapers capture the stories and perspectives of a single moment in time.
When it comes to plastic, you have options.
There are three archival-quality plastics that you want...
Taking the time to properly preserve textiles can be an extremely rewarding experience. Future...
Documents such as deeds, birth certificates, and marriage certificates provide important clues to...
Sometimes, you encounter photos from the past that were put in albums that aren't archival quality.
Digital audio files and optical discs often work hand in hand. By preserving optical discs, you...
Natural history specimens and artifacts are found in most collections, not just those of natural...
Creating a scrapbook is an excellent way to share special photos and include handwritten notes and...
We love to be prepared for everything, right? Knowing what to expect can make things easier all...
A variety of materials can be used for packing and shipping museum objects:
Scrapbooks provide a glimpse into personal history through clippings, photos and ephemera, but...
Do you know why acid-free isn't enough on its own to protect your objects? A product being...
Every election year produces a variety of collectibles, including posters, campaign buttons and...
Digitization of materials provides users with unprecedented access to historic documents,...
When it comes to archivists and conservators, if you ask them the one thing they wish people...
A wedding dress can be one of the most sentimental purchases a person makes and by taking the time...
Starting your preservation journey can initially seem daunting. You might wonder, "Why should I...
Silica gel serves a dual purpose: it can either remove moisture from the air or act as a...
To study, process, identify, photograph or re-house large paper items such as maps, prints, and...
When storing pamphlets and sheet music, it is important to keep in mind how often the item is...
To maintain the integrity of your book collections, it’s important to take the time to look at the...
Many families have a collection of letters sent and received during times of separation and we can...
In today's fast-paced world, it is crucial to equip yourself with Wireless Environmental Monitors...
Taking the time to store and preserve a Family Bible is a very rewarding experience. You’ll be...
In an ideal world, every museum and archive would have the best of everything. But no one knows...
Choosing the right storage materials and tools are the key to truly enduring preservation. Here we...
Glass plate negatives were the first mass-produced, ready-to-use film made available to...
Acrylic is a lightweight, clear plastic that can be used in a wide variety of applications. It can...
Most collecting institutions have some space for exhibiting their collections as part of a...
While protecting works of art and valuable paper items, such as diplomas, with acid-free folders...
Glass or acrylic? When it comes to framing prints and photos, it's a tale as old as time.
While the...
When a natural disaster strikes or a home emergency occurs, many things will go through your mind....
When shopping for archival-quality products, you'll encounter the terms buffered and unbuffered....
For many people, their childhood memories are documented with photographic slides. While the medium...
There are basic specifications that apply to archival-quality products. The specifications for...
Collectibles and artifacts are some of the more difficult items to store due to their varying...
Keeping analog audio collections in playable condition has become more important and popular in...
To ensure the safe storage of a flag or any sizable textile, it's best to refrain from folding...
We know it takes much planning to create a new exhibit experience for your patrons.
None of us want to contemplate disasters, yet proper preparation is imperative for all...
It can be nerve-wracking when you inherit a large collection of family photographs without the...
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