kokoelmanhoito

Kokoelmanhoito is a Finnish term that translates to "collection care" in English. It refers to the practice of preserving, maintaining, and conserving tangible objects, such as artifacts, artworks, artifacts, and other similar items, typically found in museums, libraries, archives, or private collections.

Collection care involves a range of activities, including inventory management, environmental control, storage, exhibiton and display, conservation treatments, and documentation. The primary goal of collection care is to ensure the long-term preservation and accessibility of the items in the collection, as well as their elucidation and appreciation by the audience.

Kokoelmanhoito often involves the coordination of multiple disciplines, including bookbinding,restoration, ceramics, and textiles, among others. Furthermore, preservation techniques are always constantly updated to keep up with the latest professional standards and advancements in the field.

Proper collection care has significant cultural and economic benefits. Well-preserved and cared-for collections contribute to the research and education offered by institutions, support cultural and social policy, and protect national heritage. Trained professionals, conservators, curators, and volunteers, participate in the effort to safeguard the collection for future generations.

The field of kokoelmanhoito is undergoing constant transformation due to research and development in modern technologies and knowledge creation. Therefore, professionals in the field have more tools and a greater understanding of issue trends.