Effective environmental monitoring occurs when well-trained individuals have access to excellent technology. Skilled preservation professionals are essential, with sensors and software serving as supporting tools. This guide is intended as a resource for preservation professionals to identify practical areas for improvement in their collections.
What have we included?
• A short history and evolution of preventive conservation thought and monitoring technology.
• Focused and practical descriptions of the ten agents of deterioration (or change).
• Information on how to define and set environmental monitoring goals.
• Guidance on environmental data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Tips on improving your environment, collaborating across your institution, and funding your environmental monitoring program.
