Directory of Supplies for Alberta Museums
Download PDF versions of the Heritage Notes at the Community Development website:
Heritage Notes #6 (pdf)
Mark Hopkins and Eric Waterton
This directory was prepared in
response to the many inquiries received by the Museum
Services Programme from community museums in Alberta
regarding the availability and sources of various museum
materials and supplies recommended for collections care,
storage, management, exhibition and security.
Caveat: Please note that this
directory was issued in 1991. While the list of
materials is still relevant, the contact information for
suppliers is dated. For current information about
suppliers, please contact the Conservation Coordinator
with Museums Alberta at (780) 424-2668, extension 225 or
by email at
conservation@museumsalberta.ab.ca.
This directory contains sources for supplies related to these subjects:
- The Building
- Humidity and Temperature
- Light
- Museum Security
- Theft Protection
- Fire Prevention
- General Safety
- The Collections
- Artifact Numbering
- Museum Storage
- Cabinets
- Shelving Systems
- Storage Systems
- General Storage Supplies
- Localized Environmental Controls
- Dust and Water Protection
- Care of Paper
- Photographic Prints and Negatives
- Care of Textiles
- Care of Woods and Metals
- The Exhibits
- Exhibit and Display Supplies
- Art and Graphics Supplies
- The Museum Workshop
- Suppliers
- Index
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