Resources
Care of CollectionsCARE OF COLLECTIONS
American Institute for Conservation (AIC)
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The AIC Web site contains information on preserving family collections (photographs, documents, paintings, textiles, and objects) and disaster recovery. AIC offers assistance in locating conservators in your area.
Cornell University Library
Department of Preservation and Collection MaintenanceConservation Services
607-255-5766
www.library.cornell.edu/preservation
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The Cornell University Library's Department of Preservation and Collection Maintenance Conservation Services has information on preserving family collections (photographs, documents, and books) available on its Web site. Contact the department for assistance in locating a conservator or for advice in the event of a disaster.
Library of Congress Preservation
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The Library of Congress Preservation website has links to information about Collection Care, Caring for Family Treasures, and Disaster Preparedness.
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) Preservation Leaflets
http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets.list.php
"NEDCC provides printable Preservation Leaflets with information on a wide variety of preservation topics, supplier contact information, and links to additional resources. The leaflets may be downloaded at no cost."
Mold Prevention and Remediation
MOLD PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION
Center for Disease controlControl
http://www.cdc.gov/mold/cleanup.htm
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http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets/3Emergency_Management/08SalvageMoldyBooks.php
Disaster PlanningDISASTER PLANNING
Cornell University Library Disaster plan:
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South Central Library Research Council (SCLRC) Disaster planning for libraries: http://scrlc.libguides.com/content.php?pid=257029
Professional AssociationsPROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Institute for Conservation (AIC): http://www.conservation-us.org/
Guild of Book Workers: http://www.guildofbookworkers.org/
ListservsLISTSERVS
Conservation Online (CoOL): Resources for conservation professionals
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Do you have personal collection materials that need attention?LOCAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILY COLLECTIONS
The Frame Shop (matting and framing): http://www.theframeshopithaca.com/
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Contact Michele Brown (mb72@cornell.edu) for advice on books.Resources for Family Collections
RESOURCES FOR FAMILY COLLECTIONS
The Library of Congress has an excellent Web site for family collections: http://www.loc.gov/preservation/family/
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Preserving My Heritage. http://www.preservation.gc.ca/
Interested in Donating Your Personal Collections to Cornell?DONATING PERSONAL COLLECTIONS TO CORNELL
Cornell University Archives
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http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/collections/cuhist.html
E-mail: ee11@cornell.edu
DIGITAL ARCHIVINGDigital Archiving
Library of Congress: http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/
Resources for Photograph PreservationRESOURCES FOR PHOTOGRAPH PRESERVATION
For a timeline of traditional photography and storage media with representative images, commonly asked storage questions, and information on managing digital collections, see: http://www.archivaladvisor.org/
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Reilly, James. Care and Identification of 19th Century Photographic Prints. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, 1986.
Preservation Supply CompaniesPRESERVATION SUPPLY COMPANIES
These companies offer a wide variety of safe enclosures for many types of photographs, documents and other items. This is a selected list of suppliers and is not intended as an endorsement. Catalogs are free upon request.
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www.lightimpressionsdirect.com
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800-962-9580
Conservation Resources International, Inc.
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Hollinger Metal Edge
800-634-0491
www.hollingermetaledge.com
University Products
800-628-1912
www.universityproducts.com
Paper Preservation Resources PAPER PRESERVATION RESOURCES (for documents, prints, drawings, maps, posters)
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Guide to Preservation Matting and Framing: http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/mat.html