Free Virtual Session Provides Practical Preservation Guidance for Wyoming Institutions

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 6, 2025 – The Wyoming State Historic Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) invites cultural heritage professionals and volunteers to a free virtual session focused on affordable storage solutions for collections of all types. Michele Pacifico, renowned archival facilities consultant and SHRAB member, will present "Storage Solutions on a Budget" as part of the Roving Archivist Program's Quick Tips series.

Join us Thursday, June 19, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. via Google Meet at meet.google.com/bgr-reit-tkr or dial (US) +1 319-449-2718, PIN: 581 688 137#.

Four Decades of Expertise at Your Service

Pacifico brings over 40 years of professional consulting experience, having worked with institutions ranging from the National Archives and Records Administration to Jackson Hole History. Her presentation will deliver practical, economical guidance for creating optimal storage environments for paper documents, audiovisual materials, photographs, artifacts, and other cultural heritage materials.

"Budget constraints shouldn't prevent institutions from protecting their collections," said Sara Davis of the Wyoming State Archives. "Michele's expertise in archival storage  solutions makes professional-level preservation accessible to organizations of every size."

Comprehensive Coverage for Real-World Challenges

The session will address critical preservation topics, including:

• Fire prevention strategies that won't break the budget

• Affordable climate control solutions

• Cost-effective materials and finishes for storage areas

• Security measures for limited budgets

• Practical disaster planning approaches

Participants are encouraged to bring questions and engage directly with Pacifico during this interactive session.

Supporting Wyoming's Cultural Heritage Mission

The Roving Archivist Program Quick Tips series represents SHRAB's ongoing commitment to providing accessible professional development for Wyoming's cultural heritage community. These sessions support institutions statewide in improving their preservation practices and collections care.

For more information about the Roving Archivist Program, visit rovingarchivist.wyo.gov/home or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Wyoming SHRAB

The Wyoming SHRAB promotes identification, preservation, and dissemination of the state's historical records by supporting training programs for state, tribal, and local governments, repositories, and organizations involved in records care throughout Wyoming. Grants are made available through Wyoming SHRAB by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and administered by the Wyoming State Archives, Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources.