Presents answers to the following questions: 1) What is the first step I should take when seeking conservation of a work of art?; 2) Can I treat my own objects?; 3) Are conservators licensed to practice?; 4) Do conservators have professional standards?; 5) Are conservators listed in the Yellow Pages and other advertisements?; 6) Without the aid of advertisements, how do I locate a conservator?; 7) How do I evaluate the various conservators on the list?; 8) What credentials should I look for when choosing a conservator (training, practical experience, ethical orientation, professional involvement)?; 9) What if no one on the list is near me?; 10) What is involved once I have selected a conservator from the list?; 11) What is a treatment proposal?; 12) What about the costs?; 13) How long should treatment take?; 14) What happens after I approve the proposal?; 15) What if problems arise?; and 16) Are there other practical considerations? Concludes with a summary of points to consider when obtaining conservation services.