National Preservation Initiatives
National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation’s record keeper and maintains an extensive resources website with links to conservation treatments, technical information, emergency preparedness and recovery, environmental and housing conditions and recommendations, and more.
A
Public Trust at Risk: Heritage Health Index Report of
the State of America’s Collections
The
first comprehensive survey to assess the condition
and preservation needs of US collections. Provides
an excellent opportunity for institutions to educate
governing boards, local and state decision-makers,
and community funders about the preservation of collections.
Connecting to Collections
The
IMLS-supported Heritage Health Index published
in 2005, made clear that our collections of objects,
documents, digital material, and living collections
are not only essential to America’s
cultural health, but that they are imperiled and
in need of swift action. This initiative intends
to raise public awareness of the importance of collections
care, underscoring the fact that our nation’s
collections are an essential part of the American
story. The New Jersey State Library, partnering with
the New Jersey State Archives, New Jersey State Museum,
and Newark Museum was awarded a 2008 Connecting
to Collections grant for $40,000 to
prepare a statewide, cross institutional preservation
needs assessment.
Heritage Preservation
Heritage
Preservation is working to save the objects that
embody our history, partnering with conservators,
museums, civic groups, and concerned individuals
across the nation who care about preserving our past. Heritage
Preservation helps museums, libraries, and individuals
with the best preservation advice from professional
conservators through their series of Caring books.
Library
of Congress Preservation The
Library of Congress has a strong outreach program
and provides information about preservation to the
Congress, government agencies, other libraries, both
national and international, and to the general public.
Conservation Bookshelf
Made
possible with a grant from IMLS Connecting
to Collections. The
collection is comprised of books, bibliographies,
a guide to on-line resources, DVDs, and other high-quality
materials, available through the New Jersey State
Library. Or click here to apply for your own Conservation
Bookshelf.
American Association for State and Local History
Your home for State & Local History. The AASLH provides leadership, service, and support for its members, who preserve and interpret state and local history in order to make the past more meaningful in American Society.
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