Care of Collections
Library
of Congress Preservation Directorate Caring for Your Collections
These publications from the Preservation Directorate answer many questions
about the care, handling and storage of your valuable collections.
Northeast
Documentation Conservation Center (NEDCC) Preservation Leaflets
NEDCC's mission is to improve the conservation efforts of libraries,
archives, historical organizations, museums, and other repositories;
to provide the highest quality services to institutions without in-house
conservation facilities or those that seek specialized expertise; and
to provide leadership in the preservation and conservation fields.
The American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works "Caring for Your Treasures "
Preservation
101
Preservation 101 from NEDCC is a comprehensive
self-paced online course that focuses on the preservation of paper collections
and related formats. Participants will learn about the basics of preservation
in the context of small and moderately-sized library or archival collections – how
to identify deteriorated materials, how to properly care for collections,
and how to set priorities for preservation.
Last Updated: 02/07/2013
