Cultural heritage collections provide invaluable information relating to our past and it is essential that institutions carefully consider how to protect them. Preventative conservation (correct storage, archival packaging, and proper handling) helps insure the longevity of these precious materials – but what measures should be taken to protect collections in the event of a disaster?
It is safe to say, after weeks of lockdown, we are eager to dive back into our work and continue what we do best: caring for and preserving archives, collections, and cultural heritage material.
Lyttelton Museum is home to numerous historically significant items that have been gifted by locals and visitors to this unique town. The museum aims to continue growing its collection and preserve the artefacts and the stories they evoke for future generations to discover.
Stories and histories can be shared more easily with Recollect, and online communities can grow and distribute this important knowledge. A Recollect site allows you to capture and manage content, enrich your collections, and discuss new ideas from anywhere in the world.
In light of the Government’s Alert Level 4 lockdown, all NZMS’s physical offices are closed for the time being and we look to unite with the rest of the GLAM sector during this period of uncertainty.
This role is responsible for leading, managing, and providing strategic direction for the national operations teams.
NZMS is pleased to announce that our spun-out platform – Recollect – is looking to secure investment to fuel the very real global market domination.
A great deal of the world’s valuable cultural heritage is audio-visual material and it is a race against time to protect and preserve them.