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'Collections Demography' On Dynamic Evolution of Populations of Objects

关于对象群体动态演化的“集合人口统计学”

基本信息

批准号：
AH/H032606/1
负责人：
Matija Strlic
金额：
$ 79.23万
依托单位：
University College London
依托单位国家：
英国
项目类别：
Research Grant
财政年份：
2010
资助国家：
英国
起止时间：
2010 至无数据
项目状态：
已结题

来源：
https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=AH%2FH032606%2F1
关键词：
Collections Demography Dynamic Evolution Populations

项目摘要

Collections of heritage objects have a specifically dynamic evolution: they constantly grow and constantly degrade depending on use, environment and material properties. Understanding of this dynamics is currently lacking, yet it could significantly optimise of collection management. To achieve this, the project poses several fundamental research questions: - How to explain collections as dynamic populations? - What is the relationship between an object and a group of objects (collection)? - How to describe the demographics (changes in a population over time) of collections in relation to age, use, environmental influences and values we attach to heritage? Significant reference points in an object's life need to be defined, particularly the 'point of failure', therefore, a philosophical framework defining (un)acceptable levels of damage is necessary. Given the extent of knowledge and existing data collected in the last decade for paper-based objects, this project will largely focus on library and archival collections. Demographic statistical tools will be exploited to model changes in populations of objects. The established functions of change based on agents such as environment, use and inherent properties of objects will be overlaid on existing and new collections survey data (census data). The main output, the demographic model will be informed and interpreted through an overarching framework of cultural values. This management tool will, therefore, be based on a holistic understanding of the value of collections.The Collection Demography proposal is ideally nested within the theme Nature of Transformation. Beside focussing on material agents of change, the proposal principally examines the transformation of cultural values over time and addresses the culturally-driven question with scientific tools. Appropriate computational tools will be developed to interpret the demography of historic collections. Exploration of the effects of environmental change on collections also addresses the Resilience and Adaptation theme. Despite the project's focus on archival and library collections, the outcomes of this research project will have application to all cultural heritage collections. The rich interdisciplinarity arising from the collaboration of art historians, conservators, heritage managers, environmental, building and material scientists, and statisticians strongly supports the goals of the Science and Heritage Programme. The cooperation between the higher and non-education sectors will help to diminish sector fragmentation and build the much needed capacity in full alignment with the Programme goals.The wider relevance of the project has been stressed at many recent fora: 62 expert participants in the Science & Heritage Programme Research Cluster 'Environmental Guidelines: Opportunities or Risks' (EGOR) strongly stressed the need for tools integrating the relationships between people, collections and environment. The project will also provide arguments in the BSI/CEN debates on new environmental standards and guidelines. The CATCH22 Cluster (Cultural Encounters and Explorations) was largely based on debates linking change and damage as an issue still widely unknown.A number of facilitated public and expert engagement workshops are planned to explore the values attached to objects and collections. Dissemination is planned through two international workshops, refereed publications posters, interactive project website with video information and printed materials. The collaborating partners will organise an international conference on value, material and environmental change in relation to heritage collections. The heritage partners will also review their collection management policies in line with project outputs.The project partners are UCL Centre for Sustainable Heritage, University of East Anglia, UCL Department of Statistics, The national Archives (UK), English Heritage and The Library of Congress (USA).

文物收藏有一个特定的动态演变：它们根据用途、环境和材料特性不断增长和不断退化。目前还缺乏对这一动态的了解，但它可以显著优化馆藏管理。为了实现这一点，该项目提出了几个基本的研究问题：-如何将收藏品解释为动态的种群？-一个物体和一组物体(收藏品)之间的关系是什么？-如何描述收藏品的人口统计学(种群随时间的变化)与年龄、使用、环境影响和我们对遗产的价值的关系？需要定义物体寿命中的重要参考点，特别是“故障点”，因此，有必要建立一个定义(不)可接受的损坏程度的哲学框架。鉴于在过去十年中收集的纸质文物的知识和现有数据，该项目将主要侧重于图书馆和档案收藏。将利用人口统计工具来模拟物体总体的变化。现有和新收集的调查数据(普查数据)将覆盖现有的和新收集的调查数据(普查数据)上，根据环境、用途和物体的固有属性等因素确定的改变职能。主要产出--人口模型--将通过文化价值观的总体框架得到信息和解释。因此，这一管理工具将建立在对藏品价值的全面理解的基础上。藏品人口统计建议理想地嵌套在转型的本质这一主题中。除了关注变革的物质因素外，该提案还主要考察了随着时间的推移文化价值观的转变，并用科学工具解决了文化驱动的问题。将开发适当的计算工具来解释历史收藏品的人口统计数据。探索环境变化对收藏的影响也涉及到复原力和适应主题。尽管该项目的重点是档案和图书馆藏品，但该研究项目的成果将适用于所有文化遗产藏品。艺术历史学家、文物保护人员、遗产管理人员、环境、建筑和材料科学家以及统计学家的合作产生了丰富的跨学科，有力地支持了科学和遗产计划的目标。高等教育部门和非教育部门之间的合作将有助于减少部门分散现象，并根据计划目标建设急需的能力。该项目的广泛相关性在最近的许多论坛上都得到了强调：62参加科学与遗产计划研究组“环境指导方针：机会或风险”(Egor)的专家与会者强烈强调，需要综合人、藏品和环境之间的关系的工具。该项目还将在BSI/CEN关于新的环境标准和准则的辩论中提出论点。22群组(文化接触和探索)主要基于将变化和破坏联系在一起的辩论，这是一个仍然广为人知的问题。计划举办一些促进公众和专家参与的讲习班，以探讨文物和收藏品的价值。计划通过两个国际讲习班、参考出版物海报、带有视频信息的互动项目网站和印刷材料进行传播。合作伙伴将组织一次关于遗产收藏的价值、材料和环境变化的国际会议。遗产合作伙伴还将根据项目成果审查其藏品管理政策。项目合作伙伴是伦敦大学学院可持续遗产中心、东安格利亚大学、伦敦大学学院统计部、国家档案馆(英国)、英国遗产和美国国会图书馆。