Our understanding of preventive conservation can often be an underutilized asset for collecting institutions. As the climate continues to change and impact our spaces, we must be adaptable and that starts with being well-informed.

Conservators can be the data collectors concerning collections' spaces and their climate, but aren't often involved in the mechanical side of our climate maintenance. Adrienne Bell's experience showcases why conservators should have an active relationship with facilities staff and how this relationship can create big picture change for their institution. She talks to Roxy about the challenges that come from interdepartmental communication without a common language and how open dialogue and a willingness to learn from mistakes is all it takes to create an effective and efficient team.

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