{"id":13698,"date":"2015-12-16T03:02:03","date_gmt":"2015-12-16T08:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.conservators-converse.org\/?p=13698"},"modified":"2015-12-16T03:02:03","modified_gmt":"2015-12-16T08:02:03","slug":"re-org-crowdsourcing-project-launch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resources.culturalheritage.org\/conservators-converse\/2015\/12\/16\/re-org-crowdsourcing-project-launch\/","title":{"rendered":"RE-ORG Crowdsourcing Project Launch"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cWe re-used large wooden crates. We fixed secured chains on the crates to hang the masks. Now it is off the floor, so we will no longer risk stepping on them.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nCollection Storage Tips and Tricks – <\/strong>\u201c#reorgtips\u201d<\/strong>
\nRE-ORG International<\/a> is an initiative to assist small museums, libraries and archives reorganize their collections in storage for better access and long-term conservation. RE-ORG encourages the reuse and re-purposing of existing equipment and space. Ideas are out there; sometimes all you need is a little inspiration.
\nIf you work with collections show us your tips and tricks!<\/strong>
\nStoring collections is not a simple task, and you know first-hand the challenge of having to strike a balance between conservation, institutional and financial concerns. Storage solutions must adapt to the needs of the object but at the same time optimize space usage and costs.
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\u201cWe adapted a shelving unit to store our collection of oars and spears. We are able to use up less shelf space than before. We gain more room for other objects.\u201d<\/figcaption><\/figure>
\nThe good news is that it is often possible to repurpose or adapt already-existing equipment or materials, making sensible use of resources.
\nMany museums \u2013 through the years and at present \u2013 have found many inventive solutions:
\nICCROM and the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI<\/a>) want to hear about all of them. Be part of a global solution!
\nSend us one or two photos of your storage solution with a short descriptive sentence that tells us:<\/p>\n