Confronting contemporary issues in museum practice, this collection provides a practical guide to all aspects of collections care. Contributors cover a wide range of issues including:conservation practicethe monitoring and control of lightrelative humidity and atmospheric pollutionpacking, handling and transportation of collectionsstorage and access to collectionsbiological infestationdisaster planning.Including material and sources that have, up until now, not easily been available, students of museum studies and proffessionals within the industry now have this invaluable aid to their work.