Collections Management and Security: A Look into The National WWII Museum’s Protection Procedures
When: Thursday November 05, 2026
Webinar Time: 12:00 PM – 12:45 Mountain Time / 2:00 PM - 2:45 Eastern Time (plus post-webinar Q&A)
Presented by: Toni Kiser, Senior Registrar & Director of Collections Management at The National WWII Museum.
Register at: https://ifcpp.org/event-6872507
Collections Management and Security: A Look into The National WWII Museum’s Protection Procedures
The webinar will explore the various ways security protocols can aid in the preservation and protection of the Museum’s varied artifacts. From tanks to teacups Collections Managers and Security Officers oversea a large and diverse collection that requires good communication, access procedures, emergency management planning, and coordination. We’ll explore topics from bad visitor behavior, to firearms protocols.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: November 4
ABOUT YOUR PRESENTER: Toni Kiser is the Senior Registrar & Director of Collections Management at The National WWII Museum. She oversees all aspects of registration and collection management and has worked on varied projects from large exhibit installations, digitization projects, storage moves, artifact re-housing, and cataloging and nomenclature standards. She is the author of Loyal Forces: American Animals in WWII and co-editor of Museum Registration Methods, 6th edition. Ms. Kiser has served on the Board for the Association of Registrars and Collection Specialists (ARCS). She holds a BA in History from Brevard College and an MA in Museum Studies from The George Washington University.
Check our our interview with Toni Kiser here!
Register at: https://ifcpp.org/event-6872507
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Live Q&A Forum
Following each 45-minute presentation, attendees are invited to participate in an Open Forum and Live Q&A, providing an opportunity to ask questions, discuss real-world challenges, and engage directly with webinar presenters and fellow professionals. The new member forum will include monthly Zoom gatherings, hot-topic discussion, member-to-member problem-solving, extensive resource-sharing, and recorded discussions for ongoing reference. Practitioners responsible for protecting cultural institutions, collections, visitors, and staff are encouraged to participate.
