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[edit | edit source]
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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
