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STANDARD 22: Mitigating Pollutant Hazards

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===STANDARD 22: Mitigating Pollutant Hazards Appropriate measures [design, hardware and policies] must protect objects from exposure to pollutants OR: The exhibit design must provide exhibit objects the required level of protection from exposure to pollutants===
Guideline 22.1: Hardware and controls that reduce particulates and chemical pollutants are utilized
:What are the sources of particulates and chemical pollutants?
:How can air filtration and the air handling system be used to reduce particulates and chemical pollutants? 
:What air filters are appropriate for use in exhibits?
Guideline 22.2: Exhibit design strategies protect objects from particulates and chemical pollutants
:How can exhibit cases be used to protect exhibit objects from particulates and chemical pollutants?
:What design strategies help decrease object damage from particulates and chemical pollutants?
Guideline 22.3: Museum policies are instituted to protect objects from particulates and chemical pollutants
:What museum practices can assist in protecting objects from particulates and chemical pollutants?
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STANDARD 22: Object Protection During Fabrication

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==STANDARD 22: Object Protection During Fabrication Protective measures must ensure object safety during fabrication OR: Objects must not be exposed to the dust and physical risks inherent in fabrication==
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Guideline 22.1: Only facsimiles are used for exhibit mockups during fabrication, and the original objects are not transported to fabrication areas
:Why should exhibit objects never be used in exhibit mock-ups?
:What items can serve as effective object substitutes in exhibit mock-ups?
Guideline 22.2: Whenever possible, fabrication is done off-site; precautions are taken to minimize hazards to objects when on-site fabrication is unavoidable
:Why should fabrication be done off-site?
:What precautions should be taken during fabrication on-site?
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STANDARD 23: Exhibit Space Modifications

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==STANDARD 23: Exhibit Space Modifications Any modifications (such as structural changes or technical controls) that have been planned in order to fulfill the object Conservation Requirements must be made as specified OR: Planned modifications must be made to the Exhibit Space to fulfill the Conservation Requirements==
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Guideline 23.1: Technical controls are installed as planned
:What are potential conservation problems when technical controls are not installed as planned?
:What precautions should be taken to ensure that controls are installed appropriately?
Guideline 23.2: Architectural modifications are constructed as planned
:What are potential conservation problems when architectural modifications are not constructed as planned?
:What precautions should be taken to ensure that architectural modifications are constructed appropriately?
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STANDARD 23: Modifying Exhibit Climate

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===STANDARD 23: Modifying Exhibit Climate Effective measures [design, controls and policies] must maintain object-safe climatic conditions that fulfill the Conservation Requirements OR: The exhibit design must provide exhibit objects the required climatic conditions===
Guideline 23.1: Technological controls that maintain a stable relative humidity are included in exhibit design when necessary
:What are the main controls available for controlling relative humidity?
:What conditions should relative humidity controls aim to create?
Guideline 23.2: Technological controls that maintain a moderate temperature are included in exhibit design when necessary
:What conditions should temperature controls aim to create?
:What are the main types of control for temperature?
Guideline 23.3: Exhibit design strategies are used to protect objects from inappropriate climatic conditions 
:How can exhibit cases be used to provide exhibit objects the appropriate climatic conditions?
:What role can exhibit design play in protecting objects from inappropriate climatic conditions?
Guideline 23.4: Architectural modifications are utilized to protect objects from inappropriate climatic conditions
:How can architectural modifications aid environmental control?
Guideline 23.5: Museum policies are utilized to protect objects from inappropriate climatic conditions 
:What policies can assist in protecting objects from inappropriate climatic conditions?
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STANDARD 24: Mitigating Pest Hazards

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===STANDARD 24: Mitigating Pest Hazards Effective measures must protect exhibit objects from damage by pests===
Guideline 24.1: Museum policies are instituted to discourage the presence of pests
:What policies can discourage the presence of pests?
:How is an IPM Program implemented?
Guideline 24.2: Exhibit design discourages the presence of pests
:What exhibit design techniques discourage pests?
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STANDARD 24: Object Conservation Treatment

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==STANDARD 24: Object Conservation Treatment The recommended object conservation treatments must be performed to stablilize the objects and prepare them for going on safe exhibit.==
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Guideline 24.1: The proposed object conservation treatment is performed by qualified conservators with specific knowledge of the materials (and may require a variety of specialists i.e. textile, paper, painting, wooden object specialists)
:Who is qualified to perform the proposed object conservation treatment?
:How can qualified conservators be identified?
Guideline 24.2: Unstable objects are stabilized to the minimum extent necessary to resist damage from the specific exhibit circumstances
:How are unstable objects stabilized?
:Who is qualified to safely stabilize objects?
Guideline 24.3: The exhibit schedule budgets sufficient time to ensure that conservation treatment and stabilization are completed before objects go on exhibit
:How much time should be allotted to ensure that the conservation treatment will be completed in time for exhibit?
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STANDARD 25: Object Installation Process

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==STANDARD 25: Object Installation Process Installation of the exhibit must be well planned to ensure an orderly process that protects objects going onto exhibit during all stages of installation==
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Guideline 25.1: Sufficient time is budgeted for installation, and responsibility for each task is clearly assigned 
:Why is the schedule for the installation process a conservation concern?
:What tasks should be budgeted for in the installation schedule?
Guideline 25.2: All exhibit construction activities are completed before object installation is begun
:Why is it essential to complete all construction activities before objects are installed?
:How much time should be provided for all surfaces and construction materials to dry completely before object installation?
Guideline 25.3: The exhibit team ensures that the exhibit area is ready to safely receive exhibit objects
:What precautions should be taken to ensure that the exhibit area is safe for object installation?
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STANDARD 26: Collections Care During Installation

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==STANDARD 26: Collections Care During Installation Collection Care practices must be followed during each phase of installation to ensure object preservation==
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Guideline 26.1: The exhibit team provides safe and secure object storage during installation activities
:What conditions are essential for the object storage area?
Guideline 26.2: Object-safe transportation techniques are used during installation
:What precautions should the exhibit team take when transporting or moving objects during installation?
Guideline 26.3: Objects are installed and attached to exhibit surfaces only by appropriate and qualified individuals
:Why is it essential that objects should be installed by qualified individuals?
:Who is qualified to install objects?
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STANDARD 27: Monitoring The Exhibit Environment

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==STANDARD 27: Monitoring The Exhibit Environment The exhibit environment must be monitored during object installation, and once installation is complete, to ensure that environmental conditions fulfill the Conservation Requirements==
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Guideline 27.1: Environmental and security control systems are monitored and adjusted to ensure they meet the Conservation Requirements
:Which professionals are qualified to monitor and adjust environmental and security systems?
Guideline 27.2: Lighting systems are tested and light radiation is measured and adjusted to ensure they meet Conservation Requirements
:Why is it essential to measure light radiation during installation?
Guideline 27.3: A post-installation evaluation is performed to ensure all conservation features are performing adequately
:What steps should be taken to evaluate and adjust conservation features?
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STANDARD 28: Exhibit Maintenance

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==STANDARD 28: Exhibit Maintenance Exhibit Maintenance must preserve a safe environment for exhibit objects and ensure that all conservation features continue to function as intended==
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Guideline 28.1: The Exhibit Maintenance Manual includes comprehensive information regarding exhibit content and the design of conservation features. Necessary maintenance activities are described
:Why is comprehensive exhibit maintenance essential to object conservation?
:What role does the Exhibit Maintenance Manual play in object conservation?
:What specific information should be included in the Maintenance Manual to ensure appropriate maintenance of conservation features and a hazard-free environment?
:Why should a new Maintenance Manual be created for each exhibit?
Guideline 28.2: Contributions to the Maintenance Manual are made by all relevant team members and preservation specialists to ensure thorough coverage of conservation maintenance
:Which preservation specialists and team members should make contributions to the Maintenance Manual?
Guideline 28.3: Museum staff are provided instruction concerning maintenance tasks that are essential to object conservation
:Why is exhibit maintenance a key component of an object-safe exhibit?
:What instruction should be provided to ensure that maintenance tasks are conducted in an object-safe manner?
:What basic procedures should be followed in Exhibit Housekeeping?
:What procedures should be used when removing dust from exhibit objects?
:Overview of conservation concerns when polishing metal objects
:Overview of procedures for cleaning Exhibit Case Interiors
:Precautions when cleaning Exhibit Case Exteriors
:Basic overview for cleaning Frame Glazing
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STANDARD 2: The Exhibit Team

==STANDARD 2: The Exhibit Team Each exhibit team member must share in the responsibility to protect collection objects; and must work cooperatively to ensure object conservation==
Ensuring the long-term preservation of the exhibit collection is a primary responsibility of the exhibit team. Team members must work together to arrive at an effective balance between the demands of the preservation requirements and the interpretive and educational goals of the exhibit. 
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* Guideline 2.1: Each team member understands their responsibility for protecting objects 
:Who are the typical members of the exhibit team and what are their conservation responsibilities? 
:What are the benefits of familiarizing all team members with conservation issues?
:What are some ways to provide all team members with a grounding in conservation?
:Resources: Links to websites, bibliography
	
* Guideline 2.2: Team members work cooperatively to achieve an exhibit that balances the requirements of conservation with the goals of the exhibit. 
:Why is collaboration essential for effective conservation?
:In what situations should team members be particularly aware of the need for collaboration?
* Guideline 2.3: A qualified exhibit conservator is included on the exhibit team to serve as the primary advocate for the objects and to provide conservation expertise. 
:What is Exhibit Conservation?
:Why is it important to include an Exhibit Conservator on the exhibit team?
:What is the scope of the Exhibit Conservator’s involvement in the exhibit process?
:How to identify a qualified Exhibit Conservator 
:How to locate a qualified Exhibit Conservator
* Guideline 2.4: The exhibit coordinator provides oversight to ensure that conservation concerns are addressed consistently throughout the exhibit process
:What is the exhibit coordinator’s essential responsibility in ensuring that exhibit objects are protected throughout the exhibit process? 
:What are the coordinator’s key conservation tasks during the exhibit process?
* Guideline 2.5: The exhibit designer is versed in the design of conservation features used in exhibitions
:Why is the designer essential to successful exhibit conservation?
:How to locate a designer qualified in creating conservation-friendly exhibits
* Guideline 2.6: The exhibit fabricator is both willing and qualified to follow all conservation specifications.
:Why is the fabricator essential to successful exhibit conservation?
:How to identify a fabricator qualified to create conservation-friendly exhibits
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STANDARD 3: Collections Care Practices

==STANDARD 3: Collections Care Practices Appropriate collections management and collections care practices must be used throughout all exhibit phases.==
Collections are often moved and handled frequently during the exhibit process. This heightens the risk of damage from accidents, soiling, and exposure to such hazards as physical stress, pests, inappropriate humidity levels, and photographic lights. The exhibit team should institute safe care practices and detailed record keeping to avoid losses and minimize harm to exhibit collections.
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* Guideline 3.1: Objects are handled as little as possible and team members practice safe handling at all times.
:What are the risks when handling objects?
:What protocols can ensure that objects are handled safely?
:General guidelines for safe object handling
:What objects may need specific handling instructions?
:What types of objects could present health hazards when handled?
:Handling recommendations for objects that present possible health hazards
* Guideline 3.2: Objects borrowed from other institutions are cared for according to the specifications of a written loan agreement.
:What conservation-related information should be included in a loan agreement?
:Why is it essential to abide by all care requirements in the loan agreement for borrowed objects?
:Sample Form: The Harry Ransom Center
 
* Guideline 3.3: Temporary object-holding, storage and work areas meet collection care standards for security and environment control.
:What basic precautions should be instituted for temporary object-holding areas?
* Guideline 3.4: Detailed documentation is maintained for all objects
:Why is detailed documentation essential?
:What should be included in documentation for exhibit objects?
:Further Resources: Sample Forms and Documents
* Guideline 3.5: Objects are protected from excessive handling and from radiation exposure during photography.
:What risks does photography pose to objects?
:General guidelines for photographing exhibit objects safely
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STANDARD 4: Transportation of Objects

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==STANDARD 4: Transportation of Objects ==
===Movement of collection objects must be strictly limited and the transport of any exhibit objects must be carefully planned and implemented===
Transportation of a collection object is one of the most dangerous episodes in that object’s life; it is fraught with opportunities for damage. Transportation refers here to any movement of an object, whether this is between institutions, between buildings, or from one room to another of a museum. Transportation must be planned out beforehand and procedures must be in place to prevent damage. The team should work closely with the registrar (or contracting art handling firm) who is in charge of packing and can supply the recommended guidelines for transportation.
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* Guideline 4.1: Objects are transported only when necessary and always according to a pre-established plan. 
:How can transportation of collection objects be kept to a minimum? 
* Guideline 4.2: The exhibit team follows safe packing and transportation procedures.
:What basic safety precautions should be taken during object transportation?
:Overview of safe object transportation procedures
:What precautions must be taken for packing and transporting collections traveling outside the institution?
:Further Resources: web links, bibliography
* Guideline 4.3: Objects are not transferred from the controlled museum environment to the studios or workshops of exhibit contractors.
:What are the potential risks of moving objects to contractor facilities? 
:How can the exhibit team assist the contractor’s work while retaining the object at the museum site?
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STANDARD 5: Exhibit Object Selection

==STANDARD 5: Exhibit Object Selection Objects must be selected with regard to the specific needs of object preservation, as well as of the exhibit plan, and selection must be guided, in part, by an object’s vulnerability to damage and the exhibit’s ability to provide the appropriate protection.==
Selecting the objects for an exhibit is a long and complex process, guided by the curatorial and interpretive vision for the exhibit. A priority is to decide which objects best fulfill the interpretive goals of the exhibit. However, because exhibition can seriously affect an object’s long-term health, an object’s ability to withstand the rigors of display should also enter into the decision of whether or not to display that object.
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* Guideline 5.1: When making the preliminary selection of exhibit objects, exhibit planners take into account the objects’ ability to withstand the rigors of display
:What characteristics make an object vulnerable to the hazards of exhibit and possibly unsuitable for display?
:How do the Exhibit Plan and Exhibit Location affect object selection?
:How do Exhibit Resources affect object selection?
:What assistance can a conservator provide in selecting appropriate objects for exhibit? 
:Why should the exhibit team be prepared to modify the list of selected objects?
* Guideline 5.2: The curator (or appropriate team member) considers the significance and value of each object to determine its security needs. 
:Why is the ability to provide sufficient security a top conservation priority? 
:How is the significance of an object used to determine its security needs while on exhibition? 
:Sample Forms: Object Significance Worksheet
* Guideline 5.3: Exhibit planners use object rotation or substitution to decrease the exposure of vulnerable objects to the hazards of long-term display.
:Well-planned object rotation is an effective preservation strategy for vulnerable objects 
:What factors indicate the need to rotate or substitute objects during an exhibition?
:What factors contribute to an effective rotation policy?
:Guidelines for creating an effective rotation schedule
:Guidelines for implementing effective object rotation
:Sample Forms: Rotation or Substitution Form
* Guideline 5.4: Non-collection objects, such as facsimiles, reproductions and duplicate artifacts, are used to protect vulnerable items from the rigors of long-term display.
:How to use non-collection objects as an effective conservation strategy for vulnerable objects
:In what situations is use of a non-collection item recommended?
:Guidelines for using non-collection objects
:How to minimize the risk of damage to original objects during reproduction
:Guidelines for making two-dimensional Reproductions
:Guidelines for making three-dimensional reproductions
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