A NOTE TO READERS

reCollections: Caring for Collections Across Australia has been written by practicing conservators and is intended to provide a sound guide for the preventive care of cultural items. Active conservation treatment of cultural material should only be undertaken by, or on the advice of, a trained conservator. Before relying on any of the material in this guide, users should check its accuracy, currency, completeness and relevance for their purposes and should obtain appropriate professional advice.

If in doubt, consult a conservator

To obtain the names of accredited practicing conservators who are in a position to meet your particular conservation requirements contact the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (Inc.) a national organisation for conservators and people interested in the preservation of cultural material.

AICCM
GPO Box 1638
Canberra ACT 2601
Secretariat Phone: (02) 9326 9851
http://www.aiccm.org.au/aiccm/home/