Collections Care Services

Registration

• With experience as both a permanent collections and loans and exhibitions Registrar, I offer:
• Strategic planning and task prioritization for collections goals.
• Project-based workflow and timeline creation as well as team management.
• Detailed record-keeping and documentation (physical and digital).
• Knowledge of legal parameters and requirements for accessions, deaccessions, loans, and shipping (domestic and international).

Database Management

• Struggling with dirty, inconsistent data?
• Best data capture practices
• Explore databas customization capabitlites taht can result in better collections management systems
• ensure you’re capturing the correct information according to a standardized method,

Collections Inventory

• Inventory tracking services include:
• Proper intake methods, timely database tracking, regular random sampling and periodic full inventories
• Full reviews of current inventory status and cataloging needs
• Tailored workflow creation to get objects tagged
• Conditions and locations updates
• Ensure apporpriate store for the different media involved

Archival Storage Solutions

• Maximizing use of storage space while ensuring archival practices is essential to the long-term preservation of collections. Services include:
• Storage assessment to determine rehousing or expansion needs.
• Collections review to ensure accessioned objects fit your collecting scope and mission.
• Creation and execution of a comprehensive storage plan including project timeline, workflow, identification and outline of staff and material needs.