Preserves data that may be studied in future laboratory analyses.

EP 1130-2-540

15 Nov 96

(2) Dedicate the requisite facilities, equipment and space in the physical plant to properly

store, study and conserve the collection.

(3) Keep the collection under physically secure conditions within storage, laboratory,

study and any exhibition areas by:

(a) Having a physical plant meeting appropriate electrical, fire, building, health and safety

codes;

(b) having an appropriate and operational fire detection and suppression system;

(c) having an appropriate and operational intrusion detection and deterrent system;

(d) having an appropriate emergency management plan;

(e) providing additional security for fragile or extremely valuable collections;

(f) limiting and controlling access to keys, the collection and the physical plant; and

(g) inspecting the physical plant for possible security weaknesses, environmental or pest

control problems, and taking necessary actions to maintain the integrity of the collection.

(4) Require staff and any consultants who are responsible for managing and preserving

the collection to be qualified collections professionals.

(5) Handle, store, clean, conserve and if exhibited, exhibit the collection in a manner that:

(a) Is appropriate to the nature of the material remains and associated records;

(b) Protects it from breakage and possible deterioration from adverse temperature and

humidity, visible light, ultraviolet radiation, dust, soot, gases, mold, fungus, insects, rodents and

general neglect; and

(c) Preserves data that may be studied in future laboratory analyses.

(6) Store site forms, field notes, artifact inventory lists, computer disks and tapes, catalog

forms and a copy of the final report in a manner that will protect them from theft, fire or other

damage such as:

(a) Storing the records in an appropriate insulated, fire resistant location;

(b) Storing a duplicate set of records in a separate location.

(7) Inspect the collection for possible deterioration and damage, and perform those

actions as are necessary to stabilize the collection and rid it of any agents of deterioration.

(8) Conduct inventories to verify the location of the material remains, associated records

and any other property that is furnished to the collections center by USACE Commanders.

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