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Watch the recordings of the 2024 Preservation Week webinars, now available at https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2405-recs or see link in bio! #PreservationWeek #PreservationWeek2024
It may be the end of Preservation Week, but the celebration doesn’t have to stop! Much appreciation to Honorary Chair @TraciSorellAuthor - check out her books at your local library and watch for the newest one coming out May 7th! Thank you also to our webinar presenters and sponsors! Webinar recordings, along with resources and information about preservation in general, are available on the Preservation Week website at preservationweek.org (link in bio). ⏳Taking just one preservation step today will impact the future! #PreservationWeek #PreservationWeek2024 #TraciSorell
Our Preservation Week Honorary Chair @TraciSorellAuthor sat down with us for a conversation about this year’s theme Preserving Identities and to read her upcoming book Being Home releasing on May 7. You won’t want to miss it. Link in bio to watch the conversation! - https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-being-home #PreservationWeek2024
Welcome to Preservation Week! We are so excited to have award-winning author and member of the Cherokee Nation @TraciSorellAuthor serve as our honorary chair. Our theme this year is Preserving Identities. Cultural stewards both in and outside of libraries play an important role preserving the historical materials and knowledge that are key to understanding one’s identity. Equally important is finding ways to safeguard and share this heritage in ways that are responsive to the communities they belong to. Traci Sorell is an author whose work, experiences, and advocacy highlight the importance of this commitment. Link in bio to learn more about Traci and check out all our programming this week! - https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-pw24-0429 #PreservationWeek2024 #PreservationWeek #ALA
It’s Preservation Week, April 28 – May 4, 2024! This is a week to inspire action in all of us to preserve personal, family, and community collections and treasures in addition to those in library, museum, and archive collections. Preservation Week focuses on how to care for and organize our books, personal papers, photographs, and treasured possessions for current and future generations. From family letters to the hard drive storing your digital photographs, everything deteriorates over time. Preservation is the set of strategies we use to slow that deterioration down and ensure future generations have access to the things we cherish today. And when it comes to preservation, anyone can make a difference. I’ve been working on preserving, identifying and organizing my own family “treasures.” Going through these collections can evoke positive feelings. For example, looking back at old photographs is a reminder of important people, places and events in our lives. It can also show us how far we’ve come to give us hope for the future. https://preservationweek.org/resources/ #PreservationWeek #Preservation #LibraryPreservation #MuseumPreservation #ArchivesOfInstagram #Archivists #ArchivistsOfInstagram #HistoricPreservation #HistoricPreservationMatters #HeritagePreservation #LibrariesOfInstagram #Librarians
It’s Preservation Week, April 28 – May 4, 2024! This is a week to inspire action in all of us to preserve personal, family, and community collections and treasures in addition to those in library, museum, and archive collections. Preservation Week focuses on how to care for and organize our books, personal papers, photographs, and treasured possessions for current and future generations. From family letters to the hard drive storing your digital photographs, everything deteriorates over time. Preservation is the set of strategies we use to slow that deterioration down and ensure future generations have access to the things we cherish today. And when it comes to preservation, anyone can make a difference. I’ve been working on preserving, identifying and organizing my own family “treasures.” Going through these collections can evoke positive feelings. For example, looking back at old photographs is a reminder of important people, places and events in our lives. It can also show us how far we’ve come to give us hope for the future. https://preservationweek.org/resources/ #PreservationWeek #Preservation #LibraryPreservation #MuseumPreservation #ArchivesOfInstagram #Archivists #ArchivistsOfInstagram #HistoricPreservation #HistoricPreservationMatters #HeritagePreservation #LibrariesOfInstagram #Librarians
Cleaning artifacts, cleaning fiber, cleaning paper… time consuming but ultimately satisfying #museumpreservation #bookrepair #papermaking
In this free webinar, Gracen Brilmyer (@DisabilityArchivesLab), Leesa Kelly (@MemorializeTheMovement), and Gerry Lawson (@In.Digitization) will discuss their experiences preserving cultural heritage material in their communities when they saw a need that was not being met. Register now! - https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2404-btr-mdls #PreservationWeek2024 #PreservationWeek #FreeWebinar
Join the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s Local History & Genealogy team (@ColumbusLibrary) for a free discussion of digitization, preservation and access for local historical newspapers. Register now - https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2404-hist-nwsp #HistoricNewspapers #PreservationWeek2024 #PreservationWeek #FreeWebinar
Join renowned archivist Helen Wong Smith for this free session that will challenge you to examine personal perceptions and introduce strategies that will increase your awareness, values, and behaviors to increase DEIA. Register now - https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2404-cult-comp #DEIA #PreservationWeek2024 #PreservationWeek #FreeWebinar
Be sure to follow @Preservation_Week for free content and resources during Preservation Week 2024! This year's theme is Preserving Identities, and registration is open for 3 FREE and fascinating webinars on the topic. Register now - https://alacore.org/go/to/ig-2404-folw-pwig #PreservationWeek #PreservationWeek2024 #PW2024
Polishing some spoons!!! . . . . . #preventativeconservation #conservation #silverconservation #silverpolishing #silverstorage #museum #museumstudies #museumstudiesstudent #museumstudent #museumconservation #museumpreservation #polishing #sterlingsilver #silverspoons #sterlingsilverspoons #silversmithmarks #makersmark
There's still a little time to sign up for the next session of Fundamentals of Preservation, starting on Monday (March 25)! Whether you're starting or supplementing a career in the field, there will be something here to learn. https://alacore.org/go/to/ig-24-fop-course-page #LibraryPreservation #Archives #SpecialCollections
Museum wet specimen collections are incredibly valuable. Formalin-fixed and stored in alcohol, they will last for centuries and can be used in many different areas of research - long into the future. These specimens are also perfect for imaging! #naturalhistory #wetspecimen #museumpreservation
Making a custom box ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Sometimes a custom box is needed when storing objects. This box is large, but it will be used to store 8 Stetson hats on mounts and a few unfinished Stetson hat pieces. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Making a custom box requires some math, but at its core it is simple to construct. This one is made with corrugated polypropylene or more familiarly known as the brand Coroplast. It is chemically stable and safe to use for long term storage. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Once everything is measured, we cut slits to allow the edges to fold over and create corners. The type of adhesive used is important. We cannot use anything that can cause harm to the objects or break down over time, but it needs to be sturdy enough to hold the box together over many years. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We use a small amount of hot glue in areas that will not encounter objects and to make sure the box stays together; we use solid brass fasteners. Using solid brass is important as it will not rust over time. For added protection we place linen hinging tape over the back of the fasteners. We also place clips to help hold down pieces while the glue dries. The edges of the coroplast is rounded as these can be very sharp. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The next step is to create custom hat mounts for storage and the trickiest part of all is creating the lid! #brockvillemuseum #museumwork #museumworkers #stetsonhats #museumpreservation #brockvillehistory
@Preservation_Week is coming up April 28 - May 4 and best-selling author Traci Sorell (@TraciSorellAuthor) has been named the 2024 Honorary Chair! Learn more: https://alacore.org/go/to/ig-2402-pw #PreservationWeek #PreservingIdentity #PreservationMatters
Best-selling author Traci Sorell (@TraciSorellAuthor) has been named 2024 Preservation Week® Honorary Chair! Join us April 28 - May 4 for programming on this year's theme, Preserving Identities. Read Traci's statement: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2402-pr-sorell #PreservationWeek #PreservingIdentity #PreservationMatters
This Thursday at FCHM at 10:00 is Coffee with a Curator! Come have a cup of coffee and talk to our curator Risha, who will be focusing on why the museum deaccession some items, and how we decide what we take into our collections. Risha Lilienthal has been employed at FCHM and working with their collections since Fall of 2019. She has a BA in History - with Art History and Theatre thrown in there - from Bethany Lutheran College. Risha loves delving into stories and culture. Outside of work, she has been heavily involved in the Albert Lea Community Theatre for almost 4 years now and is currently serving as their Board President. #fchm #museum #museumpreservation #museumstorage #minnesota #MN #freeborncounty #museumcurator
Explored Early American Wing this trip. Interesting mix. #artreflectslife #documentingculture #museumpreservation #storyinart
Thursday February 22 at 2:00 join us at FCHM for Saving Your Stuff: how to care for art, heirlooms, and personal collections Learn about the "ten agents of deterioration" and how to preserve and protect the things you value. There will be a presentation followed by an open question and answer period. Recommendations for how to find additional resources will be provided at the event. About the presenter: Megan Brakob Narvey is the Outreach Conservator at the Minnesota Historical Society, where she provides guidance to individuals and local historical organizations on caring for collections big and small across the state of Minnesota. Before coming to MNHS, Megan worked as an Objects Conservator at the Western Archaeological Conservation Center in Tucson, Arizona, and as the Objects Conservation Fellow at the Canadian Conservation Institute in Ottawa Ontario. Megan received a BA in chemistry from Carleton College, and an MA in Principles of Conservation and MSc in Conservation for Archaeology and Museums from University College London. This is FREE for FCHM members and $5 for non-members with memberships starting at $30 and available at the museum or on their website. #heirloom #antique #preservation #museum #fchm #museumpreservation
Protecting the past and preparing for the future with @spacesavercorp museum storage🏛️✨ Institutions recognize the invaluable significance of museum exhibits and are taking proactive steps to safeguard them from disasters and everyday challenges. With Spacesaver, museums benefit from decades of expertise in storage and preservation, ensuring artifacts withstand the test of time and environmental trials. Advanced security measures, customized solutions, and compliance with international standards not only preserve collections but also reduce long-term costs, ensuring our cultural and artistic artifacts remains accessible for generations to come. #PreservationStorage #MuseumPreservation #CulturalHeritage #SpacesaverSolutions #ProtectThePast #FuturePreservation
Read the latest interview from @Harvard_HIR with Aparna Tandon, Senior Program Leader at @ICCROM_Official, about reducing heritage disaster risk through her work leading emergency responses and in-crisis training in ten different countries. - https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2401-hir #CulturalHeritagePreservation #PreservationMatters #HeritageAtRisk
Most museums only display a small percentage of the items they have in their collections. At Museum of the West, about 5%-10% of our items are on display at any given time. Museum guests often ask why this is... the damage to this rug is a huge reason why! This rug used to hang in our gallery at Museum of the West where it received this irreversible light damage. One of the goals of our museum is to preserve items for continued education and appreciation in years to come. Constant light, fluctuating temperatures, human touch, and many other environmental circumstances can cause irreversible damage to priceless items in our collection. The safest place for our items is in collections storage where we can control these environmental factors. For this reason, we do not display every item in our galleries. But don't worry, this doesn't mean that 90% of our collections aren't accessible to the public! We are tirelessly working on digitizing each item in our collections, so even if you can't see them on display in person, you can still take a look on Collective Access! Follow this link to access our collections: https://collections.westcomuseum.org/ #MuseumsofWesternColorado #MuseumoftheWest #DinosaurJourney #CrossOrchards #Museum #MuseumPreservation #Collections
Preservation Week is coming... April 28 - May 4, 2024 Join us. #PreservationWeek #PreservationMatters
This month brings a treasure trove of incredible articles, and we're thrilled to share a piece by our Curator Assistant. Dive into "Behind Closed Cases: Exploring the Untold Stories and Hazards of Museum Artifacts" as we uncover the fascinating world of off-gassing and its impact on our precious exhibits. Ready to explore the mysteries within our museum walls? Read the full article on our website now! #MuseumDiscoveries #ArtifactSecrets #BehindClosedCases #MuseumPreservation #CuratorInsights #OffGassingExploration #HistoryUnveiled #MuseumAdventures #MustReadArticle #HiddenHazards #CulturalHeritage #CuratorPerspective #ExploreWithUs #MuseumInsider #EnrichingHistory #EducationalJourney #MuseumCuriosities #HistoryLovers #UncoverThePast #MuseumMagic #DiscoverMore #CuratorChronicles #ArticleHighlight #MuseumCommunity #CulturalEnrichment #ShareTheKnowledge
Does anyone remember viewing the diorama of New Harmony in the Salomon Wolf House? This computerized scale model shows the town and surrounding countryside as it appeared in 1824. It is narrated with excerpts from diaries and journals of visitors to New Harmony and also features Harmonist music. The voiceovers and mechanical features may seem a little antiquated today, but there is still something charming about seeing the little buildings light up and the model spin to provide different views. The diorama originally cost $100,000 to produce in the 1970s. Today, that price would be closer to $790,000 dollars. For the past 50 years, we have carefully maintained this diorama to keep it clean and in good working order. Today our staff opened up the model to vacuum and make any small repairs needed. #behindthescenes #museumpreservation #salomonwolfhouse
#Onthisday in 1926, #BlountMansion officially opened to the public for tours! Following the establishment of the Blount Mansion Association in 1925, the home of #WilliamBlount required numerous repairs to better preserve the site and restore its historical integrity. Tours at this time were conducted by both board members of the association as well as volunteers from the #BonnyKate chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. For 97 years, the Blount Mansion Association has proudly shared the storied history of the #Blount family, the founding of the state of #Tennessee, and many other local histories with generations of families across the U.S. and beyond, none of which would be possible without the continued support of our community over the years! How many times have you visited Blount Mansion? Let us know in the comments about your favorite trip, event, or changes that you have experienced in our tenure as a museum! . . . #knoxville #easttnhistory #tnhistory #dar #visitknoxville #downtown #anniversary #museum #museumeducation #museumpreservation #nationalhistoriclandmark #historichouse #historichousemuseum #localhistory #localhistorymuseum #commuitysupport #landmark #ushistory #history
Interested in giving back to the #ArchivesCommunity? For this month’s #ArchivesHashtagParty theme of #ArchivesGiftExchange, we’re highlighting the opportunity to pay it forward to #Archivists by donating to the Core Forum Scholarship Fund so that 6 scholarship recipients can attend #CoreForum24. This is the #LibraryConference for #Preservationists who want to rub shoulders with other #LibraryLeaders across the field. Contributions of any size make a difference. Donate now and give the gift of #ProfessionalDevelopment to a colleague in need of financial support to further their career! Learn more: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2312-cf
Scrub-a-dub-dub 🧼 To ensure our visitors get an accurate historical experience, we gave our Machine Shop a deep clean🫧 Now, we're in the process of painting. While in operation in the 19th century, the Machine Shop's interior walls were white. This helped illuminate the area so workers could operate machinery safely. Take a peek inside this fascinating building in our historic powder yard. This work was made possible by the Crestlea Foundation. . . . #preservation #museumpreservation #VisitDelaware #visitwilmingtonde #visitwilm #hagleymuseum #museum #itstimewilmde #IGDelaware #Delagram #travel #Delaware #thingstodoindelaware #travelDE #traveldelaware #daytripsdelaware #delawaremuseums
Last month at #CoreForum2023, attendees toured the @WWIMuseum's private Center for Collections & #Archives to view #HistoricObjects like uniforms and currency. Learn more about the collection here: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2311-wwii #PreservationMatters
A flashback …. way back to 1909! This image from the museum’s archives shows Cornelius Culp cutting the stone blocks for the Carnegie building, with the “new” grade school (the “old” one having burned down) visible in the background. #historicphotographs #carnegielibrariesofinstagram #museum #museumpreservation #thatswy #historicimages #buffalowy
@BurlCoNJ is preserving graffiti on the old stone walls of its @BurlingtonCountyPrisonMuseum, a building that served as a prison up until 1965, as part of a $2.9 million renovation project. Learn about the painstaking work of this special #Preservation project: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2310-prison
Is #ArchivesU making you want to go back to school? Fundamentals of Preservation, a 4-week course on #Preservation practices in #Libraries and #Archives, starts Monday: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2310-fop #ArchivesHashtagParty #ArchivesCommunity
After six months of preparation and acquisition, the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum happily announces the completion of several exhibits, including the Salt Cod Fish Yard, a visit to Manchester in 1772, period rooms, and recently acquired historic paintings. Please join us today, Saturday, from 10 to 3, and Sunday from noon to 4, for the public unveiling of three 1823 rooms, restored to their original appearance and furnished as they once were by the owner and builder of the house, Miss Nabby Hooper. At the same time, you are welcome to view several wonderful paintings by Manchester’s famed Charles S. Hopkinson (1869-1962). The Museum welcomes everyone, free of charge! #manchmuseum #northofboston #northshorema #museumpreservation #charlesshopkinson #greekrevival #greekrevivalarchitecture #manchesterbythesea #manchesterma #historickitchens #oldhouserenovation #saltcod
Watch the livestream from last night’s #PresidentialSitesSummit on preserving #PresidentialHistory with leaders from @LibraryCongress, @NationalParkService, @Smithsonian, and @USNatArchives: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2309-26-wh
I guess we've been calling Fort Umpter wrong ➡️➡️ 🤣 This storm flag has been on display for about 40 years! It's finally getting the rest that it needs. . . . #nps #usinterior #fortsumter #historicflag #charleston #southcarolina #civilwar #fortsumternationalmonument #museumconservation #museumpreservation
We're excited to announce the launch of Core's new Preservation Section, now live and free for @Core_ALA members to join! Interest Groups for #DigitalPreservation and #LibraryBinding will launch soon. Learn more: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2309-new-pres-section-nr
We're excited to announce that our new Preservation Section is live and free for Core members to join! Interest Groups for #DigitalPreservation and #LibraryBinding will launch soon… https://alacore.org/go/to/ig-2309-new-pres-section-nr #Libraries #Preservation
In 1956, construction of Wharton Esherick’s new workshop was completed. The building, sited just a few steps from the Studio and nestled against the back wall of Esherick’s Expressionist style garage, was a collaborative effort between Esherick and architects Louis Kahn and Anne Tyng. Constructed of concrete block covered in stucco, the building features three connected hexagonal bays designed to create an open flow of workspace for the fabrication of Esherick’s furniture and sculpture. The ‘56 Workshop is a unique blend of each contributor, with Kahn’s modernist materials and Tyng’s inhabitable geometries bending to meet Esherick’s preference for gently curving and natural forms. This month we were excited to complete preservation work on the Workshop chimney... Read about the recent preservation work done on Esherick's Workshop Chimney in our latest blog post! 🔗 Link in bio #whartonesherick #whartonesherickmuseum #preservinghistory #museumpreservation #buildingpreservation #hiddengem #chestercountypa #mainlinepa #historichomes #hahs #historicmuseum #architecture #historiclandmarkforarchitecture #newblogpost #louiskahn #annetyng
In case you missed it: Step into the Fascinating World of Taxidermy at National Museums of Kenya. Explore how our museum preserves animals beyond death, safeguarding Kenya's natural wonders for generations to come. 🦓🏞️ #MuseumPreservation #KenyaWildlife"
New photos of the @FirstAmericansMuseum by @MelWillis, designed by @JohnsonFain and @ADGBlatt, capture the museum in all its glory. Its 2021 opening represented “a significant milestone in the celebration and #Preservation of the histories and cultures of Oklahoma’s 39 Native American tribes.” Read more: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-2308-fam #HistoricPreservation
Museums house thousands of animal specimens that are ancient, extinct, newly discovered and have yet to be studied. New York's American Museum of Natural History has 33 million specimens inside, while the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. has a whopping 145 million holdings. While most animals collected by these institutions have been obtained legally, euthanized painlessly and researched with respect, some researchers often wonder whether there could be a better way of doing this kind of work. Two new, contrasting papers in the journal Plos Biology have ignited the debate once more. How are museum specimens collected, and is there a more ethical way to do so? How can technology help implement that change? 🔗Find the answers at the link in our bio.
Learn more about @core_ala's new division and ways to get involved at https://alacore.org/go/to/section-pres before we officially launch on September 1st! #PreservationMatters
JUST IN: #BNNRussia Reports. Putin's Gift of Historic Treasures to Church Amid Ukraine Campaign Sparks Controversy and Preservation Concerns Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to gift historic treasures to the Russian Orthodox Church during the ongoing Ukraine campaign has stirred controversy and raised concerns over the preservation of these valuable artifacts. Read more: https://bnn.network/politics/putins-gift-of-historic-treasures-to-church-amid-ukraine-campaign-sparks-controversy-and-preservation-concerns/ #PutinGiftsHistoricTreasures #UkraineCampaignControversy #PreservationConcerns #RussianOrthodoxChurch #CulturalHeritage #ArtisticValue #TrinityIcon #AlexanderNevsky #SymbolicGesture #Geopolitics #SpiritualResponse #MuseumPreservation #HistoricalSignificance #NationalPride #ReligiousArtifacts #DissentandControl #GeopoliticalContext #RussianCulture #PreservingHistory #MuseumExperts #PublicAccess #HeritageDebate #ArtisticIntegrity #CulturalIdentity #MuseumProtection #NationalTreasures
🏛️🌟 At the National Museum, we are dedicated to preserving our cultural heritage. Conservation plays a vital role in our efforts to maintain the physical and aesthetic condition of our precious museum objects. 🖼️🔍 Our team of conservators carries out various activities to ensure the longevity of these invaluable artifacts. This includes meticulous cleaning, thorough examination, detailed documentation, precise treatment, and diligent collections care. 💪🎨 In addition to repairs, we also prioritize preventive measures. Through a well-executed preventive conservation program, we strive to minimize the need for costly restoration by addressing potential risks in advance. 🚧💡 Our conservators serve as the guardians of our cultural heritage, working tirelessly behind the scenes. Their expertise and passion allow us to maintain a captivating collection that enlightens and engages visitors of all ages. 🧡 So, the next time you visit our museum, take a moment to appreciate the intricate conservation work happening behind those mesmerizing exhibits. Join us in recognizing the dedication and effort invested in safeguarding our shared history. 🙌✨ #gmmb #unescoghana #unesco #nationalmuseumofghana #ghanamuseumsandmonumentsboard #PreservingOurHeritage #ConservationMatters #NationalMuseum #BehindTheScenes #ArtConservation #CulturalHeritage #PreservationMatters #MuseumTreasures #HeritagePreservation #ConservationEfforts #ArtisticPreservation #MuseumObjects #CaringForHistory #MuseumConservation #ArtRestoration #PreserveAndProtect #MuseumCares #HistoricalArtifacts #ConservationAwareness #ProtectingOurPast #ArtisticLegacy #MuseumPreservation #HeritageProtection #ArtHistory #PreservingThePast
Accidentally created a mega blanket fort in the Mill!! . . To protect the mill and our fabulous #jacquard looms during roof repairs we are wrapping the looms in a breathable layer of calico before adding a waterproof layer on top. This is to hopefully limit the risk of rusting, mould and, reduces the amount of dirt and dust entering the mechanisms. . As we needed channels of access, it now resembles more blanket fort than mill at the moment! . We think we’re giving #troyandabed a run for their money with this build? #communitytvshow #iykyk #teamblanketfort . Now we’re currently brainstorming what we can do with 170 sheets of calico after the project. Any ideas? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . @donaldglover @danielpudi #blanketfort #industrialdesign #museumpreservation #museumconservation #preservation #museumsoninstagram #museumcollection #museumlover #historicplaces #historictextiles #industrialheritage #preservinghistory #savinghistory #paradisemill #macclesfield #textilemuseum #textilelover @communitytv @nbccommunityfans #funny #museumlife #textilelove #textiledesign #museumworkers #cheshire #weaving
Thanks to all who joined us for #PresWeek2023 in real time! If you couldn't be there at the time, the recordings of our two free webinars are now publicly available! There When You Need Us: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-rec-there-when-you-need-us Networking Strategies Improve Disaster Readiness: https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-rec-networking-strategies-improve-disaster-readiness Enjoy! #LibraryPreservation #LibrariesTransform
Preservation Week is never really over—start making community connections now, be aware of the natural disaster risks where you live, read up on recovery and response, and do at least one thing today to prepare for an emergency. #PresWeek2023 https://preservationweek.org/resources/spec
Disasters are stressful events for communities, and responding to one is stressful for the individuals on the ground. Be self-aware of personal stressors and prepare with disaster responder stress management guidance. https://samhsa.gov/dtac/disaster-response-template-toolkit/disaster-responder-stress-management #PresWeek2023 #PreservationWeek
It’s PRESERVATION WEEK (April 30-May 6)! Preservation Week underscores the need to save and care for the archival, local, and family history collections held by institutions–like libraries, archives, and museums–and individuals. This year’s theme is “Building Resilient Communities.” Sponsored by Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, Preservation Week inspires action to preserve personal, family, and community collections in addition to library, museum, and archive collections. It also raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in providing ongoing preservation education and information. Preservation Week 2023’s Honorary Chair is Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the C. S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and founding director of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. Dr. Hanna-Attisha says, “If history informs action and words shape thinking – preserving the truth of the lived experience is critical for our communities…Their stories of resilience and triumph show how an empowered community can demand change. When science and community come together and speak truth to power– we feel heard, seen, and thrive – and our eyes open to how society should be – a place where resilience is built into the fabric of our nation rather than demanded of our most vulnerable.” #MuseumPreservation #HistoricPreservation #Preservation #PreservationEducation #HistoricPreservationAwareness #CulturalPreservation #CulturalPreservationist #CulturalHeritagePreservation #HeritagePreservation #MLIS #MLISStudent #LibrarySchool #LibraryCollections #BookBinding #Cataloging #Cataloguing #Libraries #LibrariesOfInstagram #Librarians #LibrariansOfInstagram #Library #LibrariesTransform #LibraryLovers #preservationweek #monahannaattisha #buildingresilientcommunities
It’s PRESERVATION WEEK (April 30-May 6)! Preservation Week underscores the need to save and care for the archival, local, and family history collections held by institutions–like libraries, archives, and museums–and individuals. This year’s theme is “Building Resilient Communities.” Sponsored by Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, Preservation Week inspires action to preserve personal, family, and community collections in addition to library, museum, and archive collections. It also raises awareness of the role libraries and other cultural institutions play in providing ongoing preservation education and information. Preservation Week 2023’s Honorary Chair is Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, the C. S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and founding director of the Pediatric Public Health Initiative. Dr. Hanna-Attisha says, “If history informs action and words shape thinking – preserving the truth of the lived experience is critical for our communities…Their stories of resilience and triumph show how an empowered community can demand change. When science and community come together and speak truth to power– we feel heard, seen, and thrive – and our eyes open to how society should be – a place where resilience is built into the fabric of our nation rather than demanded of our most vulnerable.” #MuseumPreservation #HistoricPreservation #Preservation #PreservationEducation #HistoricPreservationAwareness #CulturalPreservation #CulturalPreservationist #CulturalHeritagePreservation #HeritagePreservation #MLIS #MLISStudent #LibrarySchool #LibraryCollections #BookBinding #Cataloging #Cataloguing #Libraries #LibrariesOfInstagram #Librarians #LibrariansOfInstagram #Library #LibrariesTransform #LibraryLovers #preservationweek #monahannaattisha #buildingresilientcommunities
Welcome to Preservation Week! This national outreach campaign focuses on the importance of preserving cultural heritage of all kinds - family cookbooks, oral histories, books, and digital photos. Find resources about preserving materials at https://preservationweek.org. #PresWeek2023
It’s #preservationweek! @core_ala is hosting two free webinars, "There When You Need Us: Crisis Collecting Support" on Tuesday, May 2nd and "Networking Strategies Improve Disaster Readiness" on Thursday, May 4th, both at 1:00pm CDT. Learn more and register for the webinars via the link in bio. #preservation #historicpreservation #culturalpreservation #culturalheritagepreservation #museumpreservation #museums #libraries #archives #specialcollections #preservationweek2023
You might notice Paradise Mill looks a little different at the moment. . That’s because we are wrapping the looms to protect them while the roof is being repaired. . You can still visit the mill next Wednesday before it’s closed to the public until later in the year. So book your ticket soon to avoid disappointment. . The Silk Museum will be open as usual, with some new exciting tours and events coming your way soon. #watchthisspace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #weaving #weavingloom #textilemill #textiledesign #textilelover #historictextiles #industrialdesign #industrialhistory #industrialinterior #museumpreservation #preservation #industrialphotography #volunteer #weaver #museumcollection #curatorlife #museumworkers
Here at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, we love a well ordered collection—which is why our storage system for framed works just about sends us over the moon. In this month's Preservation Post, we feature these useful storage racks located in one of our museum's climate controlled collections vaults. Each powder-coated steel screen is set on a heavy-duty rolling track, allowing staff to easily and safely view and access objects. For tips on how to care for your own family documents, books, and photographs—Masonic or otherwise—we invite you to take a look at our online booklet, "Caring for Your Masonic Treasures." Check out the link 🔗 in our bio! #museumpreservation #collectionscare #bestpractices #framestoragerack #storagesolutions #museumquality #preservinghistory #masonicart #masonictreasures #behindthescenesatthemuseum #srmasonicmuseumlibrary #masonicmuseum
Did you know we have an archive of past Preservation Week webinars freely available to view (while you're anxiously awaiting this year's webinars)? Check them out at https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-pw-past-webinars #LibraryPreservation #LibrariesTransform
Preservation Week isn't just events (though don't get us wrong, we've got some great events!)--we also have a big collection of resources for you to use! Check out our quick tips, video tutorials, preservation guides by item format, and more. Take a look at preservationweek.org/resources to see for yourself! #PresWk #LibraryPreservation
We are very, very excited to unveil our free webinars for this year's Preservation Week! "There When You Need Us: Crisis Collecting Support" happens on Tuesday, May 2 and "Networking Strategies Improve Disaster Readiness" happens Thursday, May 4. You can get all the details on these and sign up at https://alacore.org/go/to/pwig-23-pw-webinars-page #PresWk #LibraryPreservation
On St. Patrick's Day today, explore a wealth of sources about Irish music from @wardirishmusicarchives , including sheet music, audio, video, and photos--much of which is completely free and accessible! https://wardirishmusicarchives.com/Catalog.htm #IrishMusic #StPatricksDay
Happy International Women's Day! Today, @smithsoniannpg launches the digital exhibition "Women of a Certain Age" in partnership with @googleartsculture . This complements several special in-person exhibitions happening now and joins other online exhibitions celebrating women on the Portrait Gallery's Google Arts and Culture page. Learn more about all of these endeavors and see the online exhibits at https://tinyurl.com/NPGWomen2023 #InternationalWomensDay #WomensHistory
Have you ever pulled a garment off a wire hanger to find its shoulders gone all distorted and stiff? Then you'll appreciate this month's Preservation Post, in which we feature some of our storage racks of Masonic regalia and costumes. Garments are stored on shaped plastic hangers that have been wrapped with thick polyester batting and encased in unbleached, cotton stockinette. No warped shoulders here! This image shows a mix of DeMolay and York Rite robes and regalia, among other costume items in the collection. If you’d like to see photos of them on actual people and not just hangers, there are many photos of Masonic and fraternal organization members in their regalia on our Flickr albums! See the link 🔗 in our bio. #museumpreservation #collectionscare #bestpractices #costumecollections #masonicregalia #demolayregalia #yorkrite #paddedhangers #behindthescenesatthemuseum #nowirehangers #srmasonicmuseumlibrary #masonicmuseum
A new @pulibrary exhibit, "Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory," not only honors the formidable author but documents her writing process. Learn more about the exhibition and how it was curated: https://tinyurl.com/ToniMorrisonExhibit #ToniMorrison #LibraryPreservation
Join us for a Doll Making Workshop on Sunday, March 26th. During the session, workshop participants will make a facsimile of a rare, 19th-century Black doll in the Bowne House collection. The doll is currently being conserved before inclusion in a forthcoming museum exhibition on the Abolitionist Movement and the Underground Railroad. The workshop will be led by Queens-based textile artist and master quilter Thadine Wormly. Included in the workshop fee are pre-made cloth doll bodies, yarn for hair and material for making simple clothing. Registrants are asked to bring their own scissors, needles, and thread. Workshop Date & Time: Sunday, March 26 at 2:00pm Workshop Location: Flushing Quaker Meeting House at 137-16 Northern Blvd, Flushing NY Workshop Fee: $20.00 Learn more at www.bownehouse.org/events . . . #BowneHouse #Workshop #Sewing #SewingProject #DollMaking #HistoricDoll #NeedleAndThread #Art #ArtsAndCrafts #BlackHistory #WomensHistory #WomensHistoryMonth #MuseumPreservation #HistoricPreservation #Artifact #Artifacts #MuseumCollection
The Bray School, rediscovered in 2021 and believed to be the oldest existing U.S. building that educated Black children, is being restored and moved to @colonialwmsburg for public view with the help of @william_and_mary . The school is scheduled to open as an interpretive center in September 2024. Learn more at https://tinyurl.com/BraySchoolPreservation Photo from Colonial Williamsburg. #MuseumPreservation #BlackHistory
Preservation Week's favorite Core course, Fundamentals of Preservation, is back in 2023! Session 1 this year runs February 13 to March 10. Learn more about the course and sign up for any of the sessions on the Courses page in the Continuing Education menu at ala.org/core! #LibraryPreservation #LibraryArchives