Security Hardware and Security System Planning for Museums by Wayne Kelly helps cultural institutions with their preparations against threats of theft and vandalism. Numerous, inexpensive methods of improving security and various types of currently available sensors and computerized alarm systems are illustrated and described. Several kinds of sensors and their placement within a standardized level of protection proposed for each area in a cultural facility are also recommended.

Security Hardware & Security System Planning

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Fire Prevention Programs for Museums by Paul Baril will help museums develop and implement effective fire prevention programs. The basic elements of fire prevention programs are discussed, as well as the administration of the program. Numerous examples are provided to help museum staffs prepare documents and procedures.

Fire Prevention Programs for Museums

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Vol.2 No.1
Fire Recovery

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Framework for the Preservation of Museum Collections Wall Chart outlines various methods that can be used to avoid or control potential deterioration of museum objects. The rows list nine agents of deterioration (direct physical forces: thieves, vandals, displacers; fire; water; pests; contaminants; radiation; incorrect temperature and incorrect relative humidity), while the columns present three different levels at which the agent deterioration can be controlled. The procedures column outlines actions that can be taken. English/Spanish.

Preservation of Museum Collections Wall Chart

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Links to related information on other sites:

"Electronic security systems at a small museum: the Adams Memorial Museum case study"by Mary Kopco
http://www.collectioncare.org/pubs/v1n2p4.html

Steve Keller & Associates - Security Related Articles & Downloads
http://www.stevekeller.com/Steve%20Keller%20%26%20Associates%20Website/Articles%20and%20Downloads.html

Training the Security Officer--A Museum's Special Needs
http://www.stevekeller.com/Steve%20Keller%20%26%20Associates%20Website/ Articles%20and%20Downloads_files/TrainingTheSecurityOff.PDF

Museum Security Network
http://www.museum-security.org/

SURVIVING A COLLECTION LOSS: Working with Law Enforcement
http://www.museum-security.org/donh.htm

Understanding Risk
http://www.museum-security.org/keller/la.html

SURVIVING AND REACTING TO A COLLECTION LOSS
http://www.museum-security.org/spiel.htm

Things Your Museum Director Asks Your Security Consultant About YOU, And How You Can Make Sure That His Answers Won't Hurt You.
http://www.museum-security.org/keller_washington.html

Risk Management
http://www.museum-security.org/ riskmanagement-insurance.html

MSN Security Articles & ICOM Code of Ethics
http://www.museum-security.org/articles.html#top

Computer Security Guide
http://www.govexec.com/tech/ articles/0597csg.htm

Guidelines Regarding Thefts in Libraries
http://www.museum-security.org/booktheft3.html

RECOMMENDATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF MOVABLE CULTURAL PROPERTY
http://www.museum-security.org/convent2.html

Museums Association - Security guidelines when using outside contractors
http://www.museum-security.org/articles.html#contractors

Physical Security Regulations Recommended for a Cultural Institution at Institution Level and at Security Department Level
http://www.museum-security.org/listtext.html

Law Requires Review and Labeling of Art Materials Including Children's Art and Drawing,Products (CPSC Document #5016)
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/ pubs/5016.html

GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE USE OF ART AND CRAFT MATERIALS
http://www.oehha.org/education/art/artguide.html

MANAGING HEALTH HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH BIRD AND BAT EXCREMENT
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ ento/tg142.htm

Center for Environmental and Regulatory Information Systems (It is home to a collection of databases of information on pesticides, plant export/import, and exotic pest tracking)
http://www.ceris.purdue.edu/

Pesticide Storage and Disposal
http://ipm.ncsu.edu/urban/cropsci/ c04watr/pestdisp.html

Structural Pest Control and the Law
http://ipm.ncsu.edu/urban/cropsci/ c11struc/slaw.html

PESTICIDE FACT SHEETS
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ento/facts.htm

PEST MANAGEMENT BULLETIN INDEX Entomological Sciences Program US ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ ento/index.htm

PESTICIDES AND CHILD SAFETY
http://chppm-www.apgea.army.mil/ ento/safety.htm

CONFERENCE SUMMARY: THE CONTAMINATION OF MUSEUM MATERIALS AND THE REPATRIATION PROCESS FOR NATIVE CALIFORNIA
http://bss.sfsu.edu/calstudies/arttest/sum.htm

Artifacts may be a threat to Indians
http://members.home.nl/aeissing/00702.html

Health and Safety Annex - The Conservator's Digest of: Guidelines for the Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based paint Hazards in Housing
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/wn/ wn20/wn20-2/wn20-205.html

Directory of Analytical and Materials Testing Services for Historic Preservation
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/wn/ wn20/wn20-2/wn20-206.html

Hazardous Materials Health and Safety Update (Conserve-O-Gram 2/1) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-01.pdf

Ethylene Oxide Health and Safety Update (Conserve-O-Gram 2/2) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-02.pdf

Arsenic Health and Safety Update (Conserve-O-Gram 2/3) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-03.pdf

Dichlorvos (Vapona) Update (Conserve-O-Gram 2/4) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-04.pdf

Fossil Vertebrates as Radon Source: Health Update (Conserve-O-Gram 2/5) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-05.pdf

Fabricating Secure Hangers for Framed Works of Art (Conserve-O-Gram 2/7) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-07.pdf

Hantavirus Disease Health and Safety Update (Conserve-O-Gram 2/8) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-08.pdf

Tamper-Resistant Fasteners for Museum Exhibit Cases (Conserve-O-Gram 2/9) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-09.pdf

Hazardous Materials in Your Collections (Conserve-O-Gram 2/10) - (An Adobe PDF file)
http://www.cr.nps.gov/museum/publications/ conserveogram/02-10.pdf

Art Safety Procedures for Art Schools and Art Departments
http://www.uic.edu/sph/glakes/harts/HARTS_library/