Understanding Risk to Protect Collections

Join us for an engaging and practical full-day workshop designed to help you navigate the complexities of risk assessment for cultural collections! 📚💼

This hands-on session dives deep into a practical framework for identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing the risks that matter most. It is perfect for staff and volunteers from collecting institutions of any size, guiding you through manageable, actionable steps to safeguard your treasures. 🌟

What You'll Learn:

• Identify Key Agents of Deterioration: Understand the main threats to your collections. 💔
• Assess Vulnerability: Evaluate risks across different types of collections for effective decision-making. 🛠️
• Translate Observations into Preservation Priorities: Make informed choices about your time and resources. 📊

Through guided exercises and real-world scenarios, you'll practice evaluating risks and develop a clearer strategy to protect your collections, whether you're caring for a historic house, a small museum, or a community archive. 🏛️

Presenter: Maddie Cooper, Owner and Preventive Conservator, M.C. Conservation Services
Location: 119 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011
Cost: Free!
Registration Required: Attendees must register by 6/2 at this link.

Don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the tools and templates you'll need to maximize the impact of your preservation efforts! 🚀