1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 One of the things I love about my work is being with the objects.&amp;nbsp; As collections managers, we build familiarity with our spaces that many people crave.&amp;nbsp; That being said, controlling access to storage is paramount to great collections management.&amp;nbsp; In this episode, I explored how access should be considered when running a storage space.&amp;nbsp; Unlike galleries, collections storage should be a highly controlled space where people are managed in very predictable processes.&amp;nbsp; Even though many professionals and researchers outside collections care desire to access objects and back-of-house spaces, it is not what they are trained to do.&amp;nbsp; Building expectations and processes for vetting requests can help you control everything from schedule management to staff burnout, to the safety of your objects.&amp;nbsp; It's important to remember that not everyone needs to visit secure spaces...even if they want to.&amp;nbsp; I hope this episode helps you write protocols that set realistic boundaries for your institution and priorities. Art Pro Net Podcast http://artpronetpodcast.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/20316137/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/20316137