Lab design

Alayne Alvis <alayne.alvis<-at->sydney<.>edu<.>au> writes

>Can DistList members advise on what they would consider the basic
>requirements for furnishings and equipment for a 'generic'
>conservation laboratory?  This would be prior to consulting
>specialists in each discipline about what required in their own
>areas.

The setup and necessary equipment will vary depending on what type
of materials each conservator will be working with; however, there
are some generally useful things to have across disciplines.  Most
conservators would probably have use for a fume hood, flammable
materials cabinet, stirring hot plate, water distillation/deionizer
system, photographic studio items (such as a backdrop, full frame
sensor camera, lights, tripod), large tables or work surfaces,
double doors at your entry/exit, Nilfisk or the like vacuum with a
HEPA filter and variable speed control, microscope on some sort of
boom setup, radiation detector, some sort of a handheld
environmental monitor to do spot readings (Elsec units are great but
pricey), fridge and/or freezer, various hand tools, glassware, and a
truckload of archival materials.

The list is somewhat generic as each conservator will have their
specific requirements on the features, accessories and models but
hopefully is useful for a start.

William Shepherd
Collections Officer
Swift Current Museum
44 Robert Street West
Swift Current
Saskatchewan S9H 4M9
306-778-4815
Fax: 306-778-4818


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