If your institution has made operational changes to a mechanical system(s) that serves a collection space(s) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, please fill out our field study questionnaire. This will enable us to further develop guidance on implementing changes to mechanical system operations in emergency scenarios and while planning for long-term sustainability measures. At the conclusion of the questionnaire you will have the opportunity to register your institution for possible inclusion in a no cost, in-depth evaluation with IPI’s environmental management consultants. Visit https://imagepermanenceinstitute.wufoo.com/forms/z1tjgfrz19qmu3e/ or link in bio to take the questionnaire. #sustainablepreservation #sustainability #environmentaldata #datanalysis #collections #museums #libraries #archives #mechanicalsystem #hvac #covid19 #pandemic #preservation 
Update on Cost-Efficient and Environmentally Responsible Preservation Methods for Preparing Paper-Based Objects for Transit and Display: In the field experiment phase of this project, IPI will partner with 10 museums across the country to monitor the interior and exterior environment of art shipping crates in transit. IPI staff member Chris Cameron is currently experimenting with different designs for custom holders to securely attach temperature and relative humidity dataloggers to the exterior of the crates. Swipe to explore this design example. #artintransit #preservation #sustainability #museum 
It’s ROAR Day! On #RIT’s annual day of giving, you can show your support by giving a gift to an RIT area of your choice. As a non-profit research center within @rittigers, IPI depends on private and public philanthropy to fund its research program. You can support IPI’s efforts to enhance the preservation of collections in libraries, archives, and museums world-wide by making a donation today. Visit the link in bio to support IPI. You have until midnight! #ROARDay #TigersROAR #RITartdesign #preservationresearch #preservation 
This month Al Carver-Kubik presented to @rit.photo students in the Retouch and Restore course about historic photographic print materials. They discussed how print characteristics, such as texture and gloss relate to the material nature of an object. Swipe to see how the students showed their appreciation. #photography #retouch #restore #history #historical #photographs