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Caring for Collections

Are you searching for information about cleaning collections, pest management, identifying damage or ways to safely handle, store or display collection items?

Here we have lots of tips and tools for looking after your collection.

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Caring for Metal Items – State Library QLD

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Cleaning Schedule Collection Items

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Cleaning Schedule Spaces and Facilities

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Collections Care – AICCM

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Essential Collection Cleaning Tools

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Handling Collections

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Identify Damage and Deterioration

Identifying Pests

Integrated Pest Management

Blue Shield Australia Website

Pest Management – Western Australian Museum

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The Dirt on Dust

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Vacuum Cleaning

Pest Activity – Checking

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Pest Activity – Responding

History Trust of South Australia