Tools for the analysis of collection environments : lessons learned and future development
Auteur ou éditeur
Cosaert, Annelies
Beltran, Vincent Laudato
Bauwens, Geert
King, Melissa
Napolitano, Rebecca
Shah, Bhavesh
Wickens, Joelle
Lieu de publication
Los Angeles
Maison d'édition
Getty Conservation Institute
Date de publication
2022
Collation
70 pages : illustrated (tables, graphs) ; 29 cm
Résumé
The collection environment, including temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH), is an important consideration in formulating management strategies that can have a long-term effect on collections and institutions. To meet specific needs, sensor manufacturers and select heritage institutions have developed a variety of tools to analyze environmental data. This publication explores the perspectives of collection care professionals, educators, engineers, and computer scientists on data analysis, and presents overviews of data analysis and visualization techniques, and existing T and RH analysis tools. It also examines the benefit of integration with related datasets; the importance of effective dissemination, education, and collaboration; and future tool development.
While most users rely on a single tool, expanding access to a suite of tools with complementary approaches offers a more holistic view of the data and improves communication with stakeholders. Further, the continued evolution of these tools and the creation of new tools should be a collaborative effort between tool developers and staff managing museum environments to ensure that tools are intuitive and easy to use, widely accessible, and supported by effective didactic material.
