Artifact Storage Condition Improvement
To provide better storage conditions, allowing for greater public access to objects in the collection.
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Our measurable outcomes were:
*Completion of procurement process - measured by change in status. We did complete the procurement process. Our records are available upon request.
*Completion of Building Modifications - These were done on time in preparation for the delivery and construction of the compact shelving system.
*Meeting Museum Standards - Change in status
The new storage system is installed and approximately 3000 items have been moved into secure, archival housing. The remainder of the 3D objects will remain on exhibit. There is space available for us to continue to accept objects into the collection as well as to rotate items from exhibit into storage.
Artifact locations have been updated in Past Perfect. We can produce a list of exactly which items are in the new storage area with their location down to the exact drawer or shelf. 2772 objects are in the compact storage system and 334 are in newly created art and oversize object storage. There are additional unprocessed negatives, ledger books, aerial photos and 3D items in the new storage spaces as well. Cataloging them is an on-going process.
*Quarantine space developed - Change in status
Completion of quarantine area development in reclaimed storage space.
All collection artifacts have been removed from the small closet and placed into new storage system. The space is designated for incoming artifacts only.
*Workshop space converted - Change in status
Former storage space is being rededicated to collection management space for cataloging, cleaning, and conservation work. This is ongoing.
*New exhibit space developed - change in status and knowledge. (Long Term Goal)
Reclaimed exhibit space currently being developed into new exhibits. Visitors learn different aspects of Pope County History. We have already hosted one temporary exhibit in the new space. One of the local churches celebrated their 150th anniversary and created an exhibit that drew many new visitors to our building in June and July.
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