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 Preservation and Conservation Services
607-255-5766
www.library.cornell.edu/preservation
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The Cornell University Library 's Conservation and Preservation and 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 Web site has links to information about Collection Care, Caring for Family Treasures, and Disaster Preparedness.
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) Preservation Leaflets
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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 RemediationMOLD PREVENTION AND REMEDIATION
Center for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov/mold/cleanup.htm
North Carolina State University Environmental Health and Public Safety Center
http://www.ncsu.edu/ehs/www99/right/handsMan/air_qual/mold_remediation.htm
NEDCC Preservation leaflet
http://www.nedcc.org/resources/leaflets/3Emergency_Management/08SalvageMoldyBooks.php
DISASTER PLANNINGDisaster Planning
Cornell University Library Disaster plan: Disaster Plan
Library of Congress Preservation and NEDCC leafletsSouth Central Library Research Council (SCLRC) Disaster planning for libraries: Emergency Preparedness: http://scrlcwww.libguides.com/content.php?pid=257029
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
loc.gov/preservation/emergprep/
Northeast Document Conservation Center Emergency ManagementAmerican Institute for Conservation (AIC): http://www.conservation-usnedcc.org/
Guild of Book Workers: http://www.guildofbookworkers.org/
LISTSERVS
Conservation Online (CoOL): Resources for conservation professionals
South Central Library Research Council (SCLRC) Disaster Planning for Libraries: http://coolscrlc.conservation-uslibguides.org/
Book Arts Web: Resources for book binders and book artists
LOCAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILY COLLECTIONS
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
Information on Family Collections
Brown, Michele. Preserving Books in Your Home Library: http://www.library.cornell.edu/preservation/publications/PreservingBooks.pdf
The Library of Congress has an excellent Web site for family collections: http://www.loc.gov/preservation/family/
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Landry, Gregory. The Winterthur Guide to Caring for Your Collection. Winterthur, DE: Winterthur Winterthur Decorative Arts Series, 2000.
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Preserving My Heritage. http://www.preservation.gc.ca/
Donating Personal Collections to CornellDONATING PERSONAL COLLECTIONS TO CORNELL
Cornell University Archives
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Elaine Engst, Director and University Archivist (ee11@cornell.edu)
Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections
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http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/collections/cuhist.html
E-mail: ee11@cornell.edu
DIGITAL ARCHIVING
Digital Archiving (for digital photographs, digital video, email and more)
Library of Congress: http://www.digitalpreservation.gov/personalarchiving/
RESOURCES 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: Library of Congress Perspective on Personal Digital Archiving: http://www.archivaladvisordigitalpreservation.org/
gov/documents/ebookpdf_march18.pdf
Resources for Photograph Preservation
For new information regarding the permanence and care of prints using modern digital output technologies see: www.dp3project.org and www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org.
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For recent information on the stability of digital prints and digital equipment, see: + http://www.wilhelm-research.com/.+
A Consumer Guide to Traditional and Digital Print Stability, Image Permanence Institute, Rochester, NY: 2004. +http://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/shtml_subconsguides.asp+
A Consumer Guide for the Recovery of Water-Damaged Traditional and Digital Prints, Image Permanence Institute, Rochester, NY: 2004. +
http://www.imagepermanenceinstitute.org/shtml_subconsguides.asp+
Ogden, Sherelyn, ed. Preservation of Library and Archival Materials: A Manual. www.nedcc.org/leaflets/leaf.htm
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Reilly, James. Care and Identification of 19th Century Photographic Prints. Rochester, NY: Eastman Kodak Company, 1986.
Paper Preservation Resources (for documents, prints, drawings, maps, posters)
http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/paper.html
Guide to Preservation Matting and Framing:
http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/mat.html
Professional Associations
American Institute for Conservation (AIC): http://www.conservation-us.org/
Guild of Book Workers: http://www.guildofbookworkers.org/
Listservs
Conservation Online (CoOL): Resources for conservation professionals
http://cool.conservation-us.org/
Book Arts Web: Resources for bookbinders and book artists
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 (for documents, prints, drawings, maps, posters)
http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/paper.html
Guide to Preservation Matting and Framing: http://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/mat.html