Condition
Methodology
The storage and risk assessments were informed by:
· A review of existing documentation and collection data.
· A questionnaire provided to all collection managers about individual stores.
· Site inspections at all storage locations, to compare with current international best practices.
A risk rating was given to elements of each collection, and a final report was presented to the University of Melbourne.
Treatment
Findings and outcomes
The ICS report highlighted areas where the UoM could improve storage for culturally important collections to best practice standards.
Short-term and targeted improvements were recommended for individual collections to help build a safer and more sustainable environment for the collections. Longer-term improvements, such as a shared, purpose-built storage facility, were also recommended with the goal of reducing risks, supporting best-practice collection care, and ensuring the protection of these important assets future generations.
ICS was able to demonstrate that the benefits of improved storage extend beyond financial considerations - they also reflect the university’s commitment to its cultural responsibilities, with coordinated planning and investment.
The Burnley Archive, condition and risk assessment of the collection
Before treatment
Tiegs Museum, condition and risk assessment of the collection
After treatment
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