Bibliographic Information
Course Title
Preventative Conservation Techniques
Institution Where Taught
The George Washington University
Web Address (URL)
Additional Information
Course Number
ANTH 6204
Course Level
Course Description
Practical applications of preventive conservation of materials, monitoring environmental conditions, conducting risk assessments, evaluation of exhibit and storage areas; developing plans, policies, and procedures for collections care; grant proposal preparation for collections care initiatives.
Syllabus Available
No
Taxonomies
RPA Codes & Standards
- Adequate Preparation for Research Projects
- Maintaining Continuity of Records
- Specimen and Research Record Storage
CIfA Codes
- Principle 1: Adherence to ethical and responsible behaviour in archaeological affairs
- Principle 3: Responsibility for acquiring and recording reliable information of the past in archaeological research
- Principle 4: Responsibility for the availability of archaeological results within reasonable dispatch
Keywords & Terms
- Adequate and Responsible Reporting, Publication, and Dissemination
- Conservation
- Continuity of Records
- Museum, Collection, Curation and Display Standards
- Preservation of Archaeological Resources
- Storage of Data, Specimens, and Records