Check out the following article by Steven R. Keller & Associates at
http://www.stevekeller.com/steve/pdf_files/SecurityStandards/CaseSpecs.pdf
"Guidelines for Constructing and Alarming Exhibit Cases and Hanging Pictures
in Museums "

There are other suggested standards for museum and library collections at
the site at
http://www.stevekeller.com/steve/article_museumstd.htm


Scott D. Peters
Research Director/Archivist
Ocean County Historical Society
26 Hadley Ave., P.O. Box 2191
Toms River, NJ 08754-2191
732-341-1880
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "Nancy Lynn" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Thursday, April 04, 2002 3:31 PM
> Subject: Exhibit Case Construction & Security
>
>
> > My department would like to ask whether anyone knows of existing
documents
> > which set forth standards for case design related to security. For
> example,
> > certain types of artifacts would need a high security construction
design
> > and material strength; for others, a basic level of security protection
> > would be appropriate in the design. If anyone knows of documented
> standards
> > I could acquire, please let me know.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Nancy Lynn
> > --
> > Nancy Lynn
> > Manager for Traveling Exhibitions
> > American Museum of Natural History
> > 79th Street and Central Park West
> > New York, NY 10024
> > Tel. (212) 769-5125
> > Fax  (212) 769-5255
> > email-  [log in to unmask]

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