Behind The Scenes in Collections Storage – Improving Artifact Storage

The Curatorial & Corporate Services Centre is embarking on a large-scale collections project to implement critical upgrades in artifact storage to meet fire code regulations. This work will ensure that artifacts in storage are cared for now and for future generations.

The responsibilities of this project include removing the old wooden shelving and installing new wire decking on artifact storage pallet racks. Volunteers have also helped by making new pallets for artifacts to rest on. Thousands of artifacts have been moved and their conditions/properties updated, and we’ve taken fresh photographs of each one. These updated locations and images will make it much easier for our staff to access and identify the artifacts in the future. Bringing these changes also provides additional safety measures for both staff and artifacts alike.