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The SiLK guidelines were developed by the German Conference of National Cultural Institutions (Konferenz Nationaler Kultureinrichtungen/KNK). The guidelines cover a total of 14 topics and comprise introductory information, questionnaires and a knowledge base to raise awareness on issues surrounding the protection and conservation of cultural property in museums, libraries and archives. These include general security management and protection against other hazards such as fire, flood, theft, vandalism, accidents/malfunctions, deterioration/wear and tear, climate, light, pests/mold, pollutants, severe weather, earthquakes and violence.The SiLK guidelines (the acronym stems from the initial letters of the German title Sicherheits Leitfaden Kulturgut/SiLK guidelines for the protection of cultural property) are available in German, English and Arabic. The project is currently being funded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media. Click to Read |
