Preservation Resources
Advisory Council on Historic Preservation
American Association for State and Local History
American Institute for Conservation
American Institute for Conservation of Artistic and Historic Works
AMIGOS Preservation Service: Collections Care for Your Library and Archival Materials
Bibliographs of Standards and Selected References Related to Preservation in Libraries
Cambridge Historical Commission
Canadian Conservation Institute
Disaster Preparedness and Response
Extension Disaster Education Network
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Harvard University Library Preservation
Harvard Library Disaster Information
Iowa Conservation And Preservation Consortium Flood Recovery Booklet
Library of Congress: Preservation
National Archives and Records Administration
National Digital Library Federation
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property
National Task Force On Emergency Response
Natural Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder
Northeast Document Conservation Center
Practical Climate Control: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
Preservation Education Institute
Regional Alliance on Preservation
Society for Preservation of New England Antiquities
Society of American Archivists
Salvage Operations for Water Damaged Collections
Western Association for Art Conservation
Preservation
at Yale
http://www.library.yale.edu/
This site gives information about the Preservation Department at Yale University,
Project Open Book (a pioneering digitization project), and links to other preservation
web sites especially those connected to digital preservation.
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National
Digital Library Federation
http://www.diglib.org/
Fifteen of the nation's largest libraries and archives have agreed to cooperate
on defining what must be done to bring together digital materials that will be
made accessible to students, scholars, and citizens and that document the building
and dynamics of the United States heritage and culture. This site provides information
about the NDLF's membership, mission and goals, and committees. Furthermore,
there is a listing of Federation Member Web Sites and Digital Library Projects
as well as Other Resources on Digital Libraries.
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Harvard
University Library Preservation
http://preserve.harvard.edu/
This site gives information about preservation activities at Harvard, disaster
preparedness, Daguerreotypes at Harvard, Treasures at Risk, and the Harvard Book.
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Harvard
Library Disaster Information
http://preserve.harvard.edu/emergencies/
This site provides a plethora of information about disaster preparedness and
recovery. Included is information on First Response, Salvaging Your collections,
Local Suppliers and Service Providers, Creating an Individual Disaster Plan,
Preparedness Activities, and a Bibliography
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American
Institute for Conservation
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/aic/
This site provides access to a number of conservation areas covered by AIC
including General Information, Conservation specialties, Caring for Your Treasures,
Selecting a Conservator, and Disaster Recovery.
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Conservation
Online
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/
CoOL, a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries, is a full text database of conservation information. The databases cover a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.
The content of the CoOL databases comes from a variety of sources, and we
hope that all users will consider contributing some material to the project.
As you use the server please pay attention to lacunae that you might be able
to help fill. If this is your first time here, please read an important message
about copyright. If you would like to contribute material to CoOL or suggest
ways to improve it, please send a note to Walter Henry.
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Northeast
Document Conservation Center
http://www.nedcc.org/
The NEDCC was founded in 1973 to specialize in the conservation of paper and
related materials. It is now the largest non-profit, regional conservation facility
in the United States. NEDCC employes a staff of 40 including conservators, archivists,
and librarians who bring to their work a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment
to providing the highest quality conservation services. Their World Wide Web
site allows visitors to learn more about the Center, its services, brief answers
to frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about preservation and conservation, a
calendar of NEDCC presented events, funding sources, and other Internet resources.
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Library
of Congress: Preservation
http://lcweb.loc.gov/preserv/
The mission of the Library of Congress's Preservation Directorate is to assure
long-term, uninterrupted access to the intellectual content of the Library's
collections. This website presents information that has been have gathered in
an endeavor for the library and archival communities to access. Of particular
interest are the links to Frequently Asked Questions, Preservation Programs,
Preservation Research, and Other Resources.
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Abbey
Publications
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byorg/abbey/
Abbey Publications is the source of both the Alkaline Paper Advocate and The
Abbey Newsletter. The former tracks and reports on developments in the production
of alkaline paper. The latter addresses preservation issues relating to the preservation
of the written word and other paper-related preservation issues.
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Bibliography
of Standards and Selected References Related to Preservation in Libraries
http://www.nlc-bnc.ca/9/
This bibliography is one of the most recent in the field. Although select,
it appears to be quite comprehensive when examining the major publications in
the field. It should be a good starting place for librarians and archivists in
researching preservation. The entries are grouped by field.
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National
Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Property
http://www.nic.org/
The NIC provides leadership and coordination to facilitate the conservation
and preservation of the cultural heritage of the United States. This site will
provide information on events and publications that could be quite useful as
it develops.
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Canadian
Conservation Institute
http://www.pch.gc.ca/cci-icc
The Canadian Conservation Institute is the premier Canadian conservation and
conservation research institution dealing with cultural heritage preservation.
This site will provide you with information on how various artifacts and works
of art are conserved, how conservators and scientists work together to develop
new conservation techniques, and how the staff can assist individuals and organizations
who are responsible for preserving heritage collections. The site also lists
publications and products, provides access to their library catalog, lists available
services, and also provides links to related sites.
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American
Association for State and Local History
http://www.aaslh.org
The mission of the AASLH is "To promote and enhance an appreciation of
the origins, development, and continuities of the North American experience." It
serves individuals and institutions from local to national in scope including
but not limited to historical societies, museums, historical associations, schools,
colleges, and other educational institutions. It provides information and training
through publications, annual meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.
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Massachusetts
Archives
http://www.magnet.state.ma.us/sec/arc/arcidx.htm
The Massachusetts Archives is responsible for preserving access to state government
records of long-term value. The archives works with the Records Management Unit
and Records Conservation Board to identify, secure, and preserve permanently
valuable records.
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Society
of American Archivists
http://www.archivists.org/
The Society of American Archivists serves the educational and informational
needs of its members and provides leadership to help ensure the identification,
preservation, and use of the nation's historical record. This site provides a
wealth of information regarding archives for those interested in the historical
record.
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National
Archives and Records Administration
http://www.nara.gov/
This site provides information and access to a significant quantity of resources
concerning the historical records of the three branches of government: executive
(including the President), legislative, and judicial. Further information can
be found specifically at the NARA Archival Information Locator (NAIL).
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National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
http://www.nfpa.org
This site contains the latest information about the NFPA, its departments,
publications, seminars, and educational programs. The mission of the NFPA is
to reduce the burden of fire on the quality of life by advocating scientifically-based
consensus codes and standards, research and education for fire and related safety
issues.
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Federal
Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov
This site provides up-to-date information on disasters throughout the nation
as well as general emergency news, National Weather Service Warnings, disaster
assistance and mitigation, training, and other related information.
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Western
Association for Art Conservation (WAAC)
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/about.html
WAAC is a non-profit membership organization for professional conservators
practicing in western United States. This site provides information about the
organization as well as access to its newsletters and other publications.
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AMIGOS
Preservation Service: Collections Care for Your Library and Archival Materials
http://www.amigos.org/preserve.html
The AMIGOS Preservation Service (APS) is a nonprofit, grant-funded service
which provides preservation information, disaster planning and recovery assistance,
site surveys, support and training to librarians and archivists in the southwestern
United States. This site provides information on those activities as well as
more detailed general preservation information.
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Practical
Climate Control: A Selected, Annotated Bibliography
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/byauth/kerschner/ccbiblio.html
Often people need to learn of the most recent information on climate control
for the preservation of library and archival materials. This recent bibliography
provides just that information. For other bibliographies on preservation subjects,
please check Conservation Online (CoOL).
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"Salvage
Operations for Water Damaged Collections"
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac/wn/wn10/wn10-2/wn10-202.html
This document provides specific information on the salvage of a number of
different types of media affected by water through a flood or other disaster.
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Natural
Hazards Center at the University of Colorado, Boulder
http://www.colorado.edu/hazards/
This is a national and international clearinghouse for information on natural
hazards and human adjustments to hazards and disasters. The center’s prime
goal is to increase communication among hazard disaster researchers and those
individuals, agencies, and organizations that are actively working to reduce
disaster damage and suffering.
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Disaster
Preparedness and Response
http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/bytopic/disasters/
A primer on Disaster Preparedness Management and Response: Paper-based Materials.
A collection of reprints from a variety of sources.
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Fire
Safety Institute
http://www.middlebury.net/firesafe/
"The Fire Safety Institute is a not-for-profit information, research,
and educational corporation that focused on innovative approaches to fire safety
science and engineering."
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Extension
Disaster Education Network
http://www.aces.uiuc.edu/~eden/
This is a collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the
country designed to provide access to provide Extension agents and educators
with access to resources on disaster preparedness, recovery, and mitigation that
will enhance their short- and long-term programming efforts.
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Iowa
Conservation And Preservation Consortium Flood Recovery Booklet
http://www.neirls.org/flood_recovery/flood_cover.html
A compilation of resources useful for individuals or institutions for the
recovery of books, records, valuable heirlooms, photographs, moldy paper materials,
paintings on canvas, blueprints, magnetic media, microfilm and motion picture
film, textiles, wood, and inorganic materials
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National
Task Force On Emergency Response
http://www.heritagepreservation.org/programs/taskfer.htm
The National Task Force on Emergency Response is a partnership of 29 federal
agencies, national service organizations, and private institutions. It has two
major goals: 1. safeguarding America’s cultural heritage from the damaging
effects of natural disasters and other emergencies, and 2. using its expertise
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Clearinghousehttp://www.ala.org/alcts/publications/disaster/htmlA selective resource,
developed by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services,
for libraries of all sizes and types that contains resources, links to the disaster
preparedness sites of agencies whose primary role is emergency response or conservation,
and information on available training.
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Regional
Alliance on Preservation
http://www.rap-arcc.org/
The mission of the Regional Alliance for Preservation (RAP) is to provide
comprehensive preservation information to cultural institutions and the public
throughout the United States.
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American
Institute for Conservation of Artistic and Historic Works
http://aic.stanford.edu
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC) is the national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations.
Providing a forum for the exchange of ideas on conservation, AIC advances
the practice and promotes the importance of the preservation of cultural property
by coordinating the exchange of knowledge, research, and publications. AIC's
Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Practice defines appropriate conduct for the
field.
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Preservation
Directory
http://www.preservationdirectory.com
Preservation Directory goal is to foster the preservation of historic buildings,
historic downtowns and neighborhoods, cultural resources and promote heritage
tourism by facilitating communication among preservationists, historical societies,
State and Federal historic preservation offices, and the general public.
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National
Park Service
http://www.cr.nps.gov
America's cultural resources--buildings, landscapes, archeological sites,
ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts--embody
a rich heritage of human experiences and cultural identities. They provide information
about people from the past and establish important connections to the present.
They tell a compelling story of our earlier nations, states, and communities
and help us understand how we got where we are today. America's cultural resources
also provide evidence about important historical trends and events, reflect people's
everyday lives and significant accomplishments, and illustrate distinctive architectural,
landscape and engineering designs.
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National
Trust for Historic Preservations
http://www.nationaltrust.org
For more than 50 years, the National Trust has been helping Americans protect
the irreplaceable. A private nonprofit organization with more than 200,000 members,
the National Trust is the leader of the vigorous preservation movement that is
saving the best of the country's past for the future.
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Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation
http://www.achp.gov
The mission of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation is to promote
the preservation, enhancement and productive use of our Nation's historic resources,
and advise the President and Congress on national historic preservation policy.
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Society
for Preservation of New England Antiquities
http://www.spnea.org
Founded in 1910 to protect New England's cultural and architectural heritage,
SPNEA is an internationally known museum and national leader in preservation,
research and innovative programming. SPNEA is headquartered in Boston, with museums
located throughout Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode
Island. SPNEA is a museum of cultural history that collects and preserves buildings,
landscapes, and objects dating from the seventeenth century to the present and
uses them to keep history alive and to help people develop a deeper understanding
and enjoyment of New England life and an appreciation for its preservation.
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Preservation
Education Institute
http://www.preservationworks.org/
The Preservation Education Institute was formed in 1971 when a group of citizens,
motivated by a common interest in historic preservation, joined together to prevent
the demolition of Windsor House (pictured on home page). In acquiring, renovating,
and managing this beautiful Greek Revival building, HWI has become much more
than the keeper of an historic building.
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Cambridge
Historical Commission
http://www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/~Historic/
The Cambridge Historical Commission, a department of the City of Cambridge, was established in 1963 to administer the city’s historic districts, to survey Cambridge’s architecture and publish its findings, and to research and mark historic sites and buildings.