The Preparator's Handbook: A Practical Guide for Preparing and Installing Collection Objects

Are you an emerging museum professional or someone working in galleries and collections without previous preparatory experience? Introducing The Preparator's Handbook: A Practical Guide for Preparing and Installing Collection Objects. This invaluable resource is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your role. Our handbook provides practical, step-by-step guides that outline museum-standard procedures for various collection objects, including works on paper, archival volumes, and historic artifacts. With templates, guides, and illustrated inventories, you'll have everything you need for presentation, preservation, and collection storage.

Don't miss out on the basics of lighting, audio, and video installations. Our handbook covers it all, ensuring that you are well-versed in every aspect of your profession. Furthermore, you'll gain insight from real-world case studies shared by working professionals from renowned institutions like the Field Museum, the Corning Museum of Glass, and the Folger Shakespeare Library. With over 50 illustrations and photographs, the written text comes to life, maximizing your learning experience.

Be at the forefront of the preparatory field with this practical book, which doubles as both a guide for novice or amateur collection and gallery professionals, as well as an academic textbook for museum studies and fine art students. With The Preparator's Handbook, you can unlock your potential and take your career to new heights. Don't wait, start your journey towards success today! Click here to explore the endless possibilities waiting for you.