Publications and Resources
General Preservation and Collections Care
- Care and Handling of Library Materials (Free class via Slideshare)
- Funding Resources for Preservation (pdf)
- Groups of Archival Records (pdf)
- Handling Books in General Collections (pdf)
- Library and Archives Preservation: Selected Bibliography (pdf)
- Preservation Budget Planning (pdf)
- Preservation Planning: Selected Bibliography (pdf)
- Security Audit (pdf)
- Under Construction: Preservation Issues During Building Projects and Renovations (pdf)
Preservation of Photographs and Audiovisual Material
Managing the Preservation Environment
Disaster Preparedness and Response
Planning and Preparedness
- Contents of a Disaster Plan (pdf)
- Disaster 2.0 (pdf) A list of emergency preparedness and response connections that you can find online
- Disaster Planning Process (pdf)
- Disaster Prevention and Protection Checklist (pdf)
- Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: Selected Bibilography (pdf)
- Disaster Preparedness Plan for Small Public Libraries, Jan Haines and Missy Lodge, State Library of Ohio (pdf)
- Emergency Services Checklist (pdf)
- Fire Risk Analysis Questionnaire for Cultural Properties, created by Deborah Freeland, Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services (pdf)
- In-House Supply Stockpile Checklist (pdf)
- Protecting Your Institution from Wildfires Mike Trinkley, Chicora Foundation (pdf)
- Working with First Responders (pdf)
Response and Recovery
Disaster Assistance
If your library or institution has suffered damage and would like to request assistance, contact Lyrasis Preservation Services at 504.300.9478. Preservation Services staff is available to provide advice on salvaging collections or connect you to additional resources 24/7. This service, along with all others listed on this page, is free of charge.
Other Help in the United States
Below is a list of preservation field service programs in the United States. If Lyrasis' lines are busy or down to due an emergency, please contact one of the other programs listed below. Although their facilities are located in different regions, all are available to assist any cultural institution in need.
- Balboa Art Conservation Center: 619-236-9702
- Conservation Center for Art and Historical Artifacts: 215-545-0613
- Gerald R. Ford Conservation Center: 402-595-1178
- Intermuseum Conservation Association: 216-658-8700
- Midwest Art Conservation Center: 612-870-3120
- National Heritage Responders: 202-661-8068
- Northeast Document Conservation Center Collections Emergency Hotline: 855-245-8303
- Williamstown Art Conservation Center: 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST: 413-458-5741, after hours and on weekends and holidays: 413-458-9545 ext. 212
- Western States and Territories Preservation Assistance Service: 888-905-7737
Further Resources
For more preservation resources, visit these sites:
- American Institute for Conservation
- Canadian Conservation Institute Notes
- Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
- Library of Congress Preservation Directorate
- Preservation at the National Archives
- Northeast Document Conservation Center Preservation Leaflets
- National Park Service Conserve O Grams
Free classes from Lyrasis available on Slideshare