Be Prepared: (Emergency) Resources on Preservation, Conservation + Care
Image courtesy of The US National Archives.
Need resources on archive preservation, conservation, and collections care? Is your archive, library, or special collection prepared for a natural disaster? Do you have digital documentation of your collection… or need tips where/how to start? Do you need special conservation training? Ever wondered why or how paper degrades?
So many questions! The US Library of Congress + The US National Archives have your back:
Library of Congress:
Collections Care — “Beyond good storage and careful handling”
Digital Preservation — Includes tools and open source software suggestions
Conservation — Includes “Digital Imaging Workflow for Treatment Documentation”
Training Opportunities — Preservation events and opportunities (Internships/Fellowships & Volunteer)
Emergency Management Page — “Be prepared: Take precautionary measures and know what to do in an emergency.”
National Archives:
Preservation — Walks you through what you want to preserve step-by-step.
Storage and Handling — “Choices made in storage type and methodology have the greatest influence on the long-term preservation of records.”
Records Emergencies — "A well-planned response is vital to reduce the level of damage and loss."
Your Family Archives — “Simple tips to help you preserve your family papers and photographs for the next generation.”
Citizen Archivist Resources — Become a citizen archivist and contribute to the National Archives Catalog