Questions For Museum PRESERVATION, D-WPS Office
Questions For Museum PRESERVATION, D-WPS Office
Questions For Museum PRESERVATION, D-WPS Office
Q2: Can you explain the climate control systems Q1: Could you describe the process of digitizing
used to protect items from environmental artifacts and artworks in the museum's
damage? collection?
A2: Our climate control systems are state-of- A1: Digitization involves the use of high-
the-art, with sensors and monitoring systems to resolution scanners and photography
ensure a stable environment that minimizes equipment to create digital records of our
damage from fluctuations. items. These digital copies are stored in a
secure database.
Q3: How do you handle delicate materials like
ancient manuscripts to ensure their long-term Q2: What are the benefits of digitization in
preservation? terms of accessibility and research?
A3: For delicate materials, such as ancient A2: Digitization greatly enhances accessibility
manuscripts, we use specialized archival storage for researchers and the public, allowing them to
and handling procedures, including acid-free view and study our collection online from
paper, protective enclosures, and gloves when anywhere in the world.
handling. Q3: Are there any challenges or limitations in
Q4: Are there any ongoing restoration projects digitizing certain types of items?
you can tell us about? A3: Challenges may include extremely fragile or
A4: Currently, we're restoring a series of 18th- oversized items that are difficult to digitize
century paintings in our collection, and the effectively.
process involves cleaning, repairing, and Q4: How can the public access digital versions
carefully documenting the work. of the museum's collection?