Hi Dave,

as a winking but true introduction to the topic I'd recommend

"Off the shelf – Notes on spring-cleaning" by Anne T. Lane
http://world.museumsprojekte.de/?p=1348

I think it's a great introduction for staff members who never came  
into touch with conservation concerns in historic houses.

Best wishes
Angela


Angela Kipp
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TECHNOSEUM, Mannheim, Germany
www.technoseum.de

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Quoting Dave Shackelford <[log in to unmask]>:

> To all,
>
> We are in the process of revising our cleaning procedures at the  
> house museum we operate. We are particularly looking for the  
> collective wisdom of the list to see if anyone is willing to share  
> training information, procedural lists followed, resources, or other  
> words of wisdom that will help us refine and improve our cleaning.  
> We are interested in cleaning behind the ropes and making sure that  
> the staff assigned to do this is properly trained and has guidance  
> on how to handle and how to clean without damaging the artifacts on  
> display.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Dave
>
> Dave Shackelford
> Chief Curator, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum
> Director, Mount Clare Museum House
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