Preservation Officer Services

805 Conservation offers preservation services designed to care for the collections and the buildings they are housed in an integrated manner using the latest in green technology. Having a preservation officer advise and run institutional programs has shown to decrease an institutions carbon footprint, increase sustainability, and reduce or eliminate risk factors in collections.

Condition Surveys

Surveys compare the physical object against catalog records and assess the condition of the object. Surveys can help to update insurance and identify storage problems before they become serious issues.

Disaster Planning

Aiding institutions in building a disaster team from current staff along with an effective disaster and emergency plan. Training staff on best practice for salvage. Reviewing insurance coverage with principals.

Rehousing

Creation of new boxes, folders, and other custom enclosures for objects to protect and ensure the best long term storage.

Seasonal Drift Environmental Control

Using the latest research to safely adjust temperature and RH to reduce energy usage and cost.

Moving and Storage

Assessing new storage for suitability, cleaning and packing collections for the move. Unpacking and assisting staff with safe handling.

Integrated Pest Management

Focused changes and a whole building approach can lessen pest invasions to buildings and collections.