Special Collections, Preservation, and University Archives

preservation links & resources

 

Great Tutuorials & Reference Sites


American Institute for Conservation (AIC) Resource Center

 

Book Arts Tutorials & Reference

 

Cornell Library Preservation Publications & Manual Guides

 

Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) Resources

 

National Park Service - Museum Management Program: Conserve O Grams

Extensive compilation of handouts on museum and archival techniques and practices.

 

Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC): Preservation Pamphlets

 

Smithsonian Museum Conservation Institute: Taking Care

Information on various types of artifact and collections care, including furniture, paintings, works on paper, textiles, and more...

 

Syracuse University Library Conservation Manuals

 

 

Useful Handouts & Guidelines

 

Freezing & Drying Techniques (CCAHA)

 

Preserving Treasures After a Disaster (Library of Congress)

With video demonstrations too!

 

 

Conservation Portfolios

 

Beth Antoine

 

Amy Elizabeth Baker


Stephanie Irvin Gowler

 

Kristi Westberg's Conservation Portfolio

 

 

Conservation/Preservation Blogs

 

Beth Heller Conservation

 

Parks Library Preservation at Iowa State University

 

Jeff Peachey

 

 

Book Arts Blogs

 

The Art of American Book Covers

 

Paper Ponderings - Fiona Dempster's calligraphic & book arts blog

 

Playing with Books - Rag & Bone Bindery blog

 

 

Suppliers for Archival Materials, etc.

 

Gaylord

 

Talas

 

University Products

 

 

Conservators

ACA Paper Restoration

11 E. Lancaster Ave

Devon, PA 19333

610.225.3006

 

Geographicus Fine Antique Maps

201 West 105th St., Ste. 42

New York, NY 10025

646.320.8650

 

Conservation Referral List from Syracue University