fire-proof or fire-resistant storage systems, and limiting other risks of fire throughout the facilities that could stem from electrical systems, combustible materials, and open flames. Water Collections maintenance protects objects against all risks of water damage, and minimizes these risks throughout the facilities (both in storage and display areas for objects). Collections managers find and minimize sources of leaks, move objects away from leak sources and from direct contact with the floor, and install and maintain water alarms. Risks related to water that collections maintenance must also be cautious of include locations that experience extreme weather conditions, faulty pipe or sprinkler systems, and the improper use of water during cleaning. Theft and Vandalism Collections maintenance assists in maintaining the security and safety of each object. Collections are kept safe by assessment of risks within facilities, and protecting these objects based on their value, rarity, portability and/or accessibility by potential thieves or vandals. Collections maintenance professionals safeguard objects on display with locked cabinets, vitrines, or stanchions. In storage, objects are protected inside vaults with locks and security systems, in addition to limiting and/or restricting access amongst staff members. Custodial Neglect Custodial neglect is a broad term that encompasses various scenarios which can result in damage to or loss of usefulness of an object. Examples of custodial neglect include a lack of environmental monitoring, abandonment of a collection to save money, loss of “documentation that gives value to an object or that confirms the museum’s right to ownership”, or loss of location information which makes an object impossible to find. Rigorous information management protocols are necessary to ensure documentation is always accounted for, and administrative and/or public accountability can help maintain a high standard of collections maintenance and prevent damage or loss due to other forms of neglect. Storage and Upkeep Maintaining clean and orderly spaces ensures not only ease of accessibility but also the safety of the collections and those who work with them. Environmental standards Collections should be stored in an environment that is best suited to the materials that can be found in the collections and one that ensures the preservation of the collections. Organization Collections should be housed and stored in an organized manner. The system may be organized by size, material, cultural or historical grouping as it applies to the collection. Structured organizational systems make identifying object locations straightforward and consistent which helps in locating an object