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Collections Care Assessments and Consultancy

 

We provide practical advice on caring for collections. This includes assessing the condition of collections, the level of collections care and conservation practices, preservation policies and procedures, staffing, resources, and training needs. Based on the assessment results, we provide recommendations for improvements. These include suggestions for conservation, preservation strategies, disaster preparedness, risk management for collections, environmental monitoring and control, housekeeping, pest management, storage, handling, and display of collections.

 

Managing Heritage Projects

​We provide project management and expert advice for major redevelopment programs, including conservation, preservation projects, refurbishments, and collection relocations. We can assist in developing detailed project plans that outline resources, schedules, and budgets to ensure the preservation and protection of your collections throughout the development process. We offer both on-site and virtual consultations to plan and execute your projects effectively.

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These include:

 

• Advice and help with writing project proposal documents

• Estimating initial costs for projects 

• Help and advice in creating Project Management Plan document

• Support with creating project schedules 

• Support with resource allocation and management

• Assessing and managing project risks

• Creating project communication plans

• Help with project progress monitoring and reporting

• Monitoring and controlling project execution 

• Provide advice and facilitate effective project closure and evaluation.

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If you are planning a significant conservation or collections care project, we offer specialized project management courses tailored to meet your specific needs, providing essential skills and knowledge for effective planning and execution. If you would like to arrange a customized project management course for your organization, contact us. 

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Risk Management for Heritage Collections

 

We facilitate risk assessment for collections in museums, libraries, archives, and historic houses. Our services include evaluating potential threats such as environment, human factors, and natural disasters. We offer expert advice on managing these risks through strategic resource allocation and the development of cost-effective mitigation strategies that prioritize the long-term safety and integrity of the collections.​ We can create a detailed risk management reports that not only identify vulnerabilities but also recommend specific conservation and preservation actions based on the latest standards in conservation and collections care.

 

According to the result of risk assessment, we can facilitate developing a comprehensive collections care plans or programs, including assisting with evaluating the resources required such as budgets, equipment, supplies, and staffing requirements. ​

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We offer a Risk Management in Heritage (ABC Methodology) workshop tailored to your specific needs, providing you with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective managing risks to your collections. 

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