1. Ensure Safe & Stable Storage
1.1. Overall
1.1.1. Adapt, Maximize Storage Space
1.1.1.1. Consider fixtures that might transform your storage - Name & Label all shelving locations
1.1.1.2. Identify & secure an adjacent area for processing, cataloging, imaging, supervised public access, etc. (Or ensure such a space is easily available when needed).
1.1.2. Minimize Theft, Vandalism, Inadvertent Misplacement & Loss: Manage Access
1.1.2.1. Lock up individual cases or rooms
1.1.2.2. Confirm, Create, or Clarify Access policies
1.1.3. Assess, Minimize, Monitor, & Mitigate Catastrophic Risks
1.1.3.1. Flooding - Coastal, Riverine, or Stormwater
1.1.3.2. Building Envelope Water Leak (windows, skylights, roof (ice dams), doors)
1.1.3.3. Plubming and Equipment Water Leak (water supply, drains, HVAC chiller, steam pipes)
1.1.3.4. Mold (humidity, temperature, and air stagnation)
1.1.3.5. Fire
1.2. Individual Objects
1.2.1. Store Objects in Appropriate Boxes & Enclosures, Clearly Labeled
1.2.2. Fixing Unstable Objects (Conservation Treatment)
2. Improve Collection Management
2.1. Build & Enhance Institutional Knowledge - Become the Expert in your Collections
2.2. Formally Create, Modify Collection Development Policies
2.2.1. Convene Collection Advisors, Experts, & Stakeholders
2.2.2. Describe Your Collections & Collection Goals Overall
2.2.2.1. Mission - Who do you Serve?
2.2.2.2. What do you Collect?
2.2.2.2.1. Particular Strengths
2.2.2.2.2. Common formats
2.2.2.2.3. Active/Inactive areas
2.2.3. Outlining the processes you take to manage changes in the object life cycle
2.2.3.1. Donation w/ Deed of Gift Template
2.2.3.2. Acquisition
2.2.3.3. Description & Access Investment / "Tech Services" - Cataloging, Processing, Digitization, Conservation, etc.
2.2.3.4. Deselection/Planning and eventual Deaccession
2.3. Enable Wider Discovery & Access
2.3.1. Enable Public Access: Processing / Cataloging
2.3.2. Deliver Public Access: Digitization / Digital Exhibition
2.3.3. Public Outreach / Related Programming / Welcoming Researchers / Physical Exhibitions or Loan