African American Museum of Iowa

The African American Museum of Iowa will improve collections care and management by upgrading its storage environment and technology. Project activities include removing outdated shelving, installing new shelving units and a rolling ladder, and setting up a new work station for processing and cataloging collections. Once the museum collection returns from off-site storage, a paid student intern will support the project team in conducting condition reports, rehousing objects, adding location tags, and updating catalog records. The project will better protect and preserve the collection, improve staff efficiency in collection management, and support future educational opportunities the museum provides through its objects.