This webinar revisits and updates the popular 2016 Connecting to Collections Care program on Basic Condition Reporting with the new edition of Basic Condition Reporting (2022) offering both refreshed guidance and new digital approaches for today’s collections professionals. A clear, well-structured condition report remains essential for loans, exhibitions, planning, and day-to-day collections care—and this updated session brings together practical strategies and modern tools to support your work.

-Heather Culligan will begin with an overview of core tips, guidelines, and best practices for general condition reporting, grounding participants in the fundamentals of clear and consistent documentation.
-Tommie Rodgers will then introduce her chapter, Digital Condition Reporting, sharing digital tools and workflows that support efficient, registrar-friendly reporting.
-Katherine Steiner will conclude with examples from her institution, demonstrating how digital tools can streamline the condition reporting process and help staff move quickly and confidently through assessments.

Whether you participated in the original 2016 webinar or are new to the topic, this updated session provides practical, actionable insights to strengthen and modernize your condition reporting practices.

Speakers
Heather Culligan, Registrar and Collections Manager, The Ashley Gibson Barnett Museum of Art at Florida Southern College
Tommie Rodgers, Registrar, Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Katherine Steiner, Chief Registrar, Mint Museum

The statements and opinions expressed by panelists, hosts, attendees, or other participants of this event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of, nor are endorsed by, the American Alliance of Museums.