Overcoming Barriers to Improved Collections Care

AASLH

Every institution, especially smaller ones, faces barriers to collections care and collections management. Lack of funding, small staffs, and institutional buy-in contribute to these problems. With the help of attendees, participants will identify common barriers to improving collections care and management and offer help to overcome these barriers. Chair: Susan Barger, Foundation for the American Institute for Conservation, Santa Fe, NM; Samantha Forsko, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts, Philadelphia, PA; Jobi O. Zink, The Rosenback, Philadelphia, PA; Laura Heemer, Wharton Esherick Museum, Paoli, PA