Sources of Preservation Information
Library of Congress
Preservation Directorate
The Preservation Directorate 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. The
Preservation Directorate answers questions about preservation through the
Library of Congress Ask
A Librarian service.
Regional
Alliance for Preservation (RAP)
The Regional Alliance for Preservation (RAP) provides information and resources
on preservation and conservation for cultural institutions and the public
throughout the United States . RAP member organizations are located throughout
the United States and have pooled their resources to provide a comprehensive
network of services to assist museums, libraries, and archives with their
conservation and preservation needs.
Council
on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)
Through
publications, projects, and programs, CLIR works to maintain and
improve access to information for generations to come. In partnership
with other institutions, CLIR helps create services that expand the concept
of "library" and
supports the providers and preservers of information. Many CLIR publications focus
on preservation issues.
Canadian
Conservation Institute (CCI)
CCI promotes the proper care and preservation of Canada 's cultural heritage
and advances the practice, science, and technology of conservation. CCI Publications include
newsletters, leaflets, and technical bulletins. CCI also maintains the Conservation
Information Database .
Conservation
OnLine (CoOL)
CoOL, a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries
and Academic Information Resources, is a full text library of conservation
information, covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to those involved
with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials.
Last Updated: 02/07/2013
