What’s Inside?

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.
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• • Focused and practical descriptions of the ten agents of deterioration (or change).
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• • Information on how to define and set environmental monitoring goals.
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• • Guidance on environmental data collection, analysis and reporting.
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• • Tips on improving your environment, collaborating across your institution, and funding your environmental monitoring program.

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