What is BS EN 16095 - Condition recording for movable cultural heritage about?
BS EN 16095 is a European standard that discusses the condition recording for movable cultural heritage. BS EN 16095 sets out the purpose and context of condition recording for movable cultural heritage and provides a framework for a condition report. It specifies the status of a condition report and its essential contents.
BS EN 16095 applies to all kinds of movable cultural heritage, whether individual objects or whole collections. BS EN 16095 can also be used for immovable features in buildings or monuments.
Who is BS EN 16095 - Condition recording for movable cultural heritage for?
BS EN 16095 on the condition recording for movable cultural heritage is useful for:
- Individuals and organizations responsible for the conservation of cultural heritage
- Archaeologist
- Government bodies or authorities of cultural heritage
- Heritage management department
Why should you use BS EN 16095 - Condition recording for movable cultural heritage?
Increases in the worldwide mobility of cultural heritage and the emergence of new participants have had significant consequences on condition recording for movable cultural heritage. In previous years there have been several initiatives to regulate all aspects of collection mobility. Therefore, the need to structure and movable cultural heritage practices and to define responsibilities have become more important than ever. Movable cultural heritage requires an appropriate range of knowledge, skills, and competencies of those involved in the process.
BS EN 16095 provides a guide to collecting essential and relevant information in a logical and well-organized order for the purpose of making a condition report. BS EN 16095 sets out the purpose and context of condition recording for movable cultural heritage and provides a framework for a condition report.
BS EN 16095 allows a reduction in the environmental control needed to ensure the good preservation of objects. Less and simpler equipment is required, and investment and maintenance costs can be reduced.
