June Hosford is a consultant in the conservation of heritage collections and the development of resources for the care of collections. Her expertise is based on a period of training at the British Museum in London and many years of experience at the South African Museum, now part of Iziko Museums of South Africa. Her skills include practical work, training, and the preventive care of public and private collections.

June specialises in the field of Preventive Conservation, and has developed a method of assessing heritage and other collections, to identify their present condition, and makes recommendations for enhancing their long-term care.

The assessment covers the following key areas:

• internal and external environment
• lighting levels
• security systems
• risks, including fire and floods
• housekeeping, including integrated pest management

June is also experienced in the preparation, packing and installation of cultural material for loan, to local, national and international exhibitions.