Foundation for Advancement in Conservation

This National Program (collections Assessment for Preservation, or Cap) Helps Small and Medium-sized Museums of Every Type Receive Prioritized Recommendations for Improving the Care of Their Collections. a Cap Assessment Is a Study of All the Institution's Collections, Buildings, and Building Systems as Well as Its Policies and Procedures Relating to Collections Care. the Assessment Involves a Site Visit by a Collections Assessor and a Building Assessor, Who Spend Two Days Touring the Museum and Interviewing Staff and Governing Officials and Then Prepare a Comprehensive Report That Outlines Their Recommendations Tailored Specifically to the Participating Institution. a Cap Assessment Assists Small Museums by Identifying Short- and Long-term Priorities for Preventive Conservation, Facilitating the Development of a Long-range Preservation Plan, And/or Serving as a Fundraising Tool for Future Collections Projects. Outcomes-based Evaluations Inform Improvements to the Program.