In
the world of libraries, we often think about the preservation of materials we
hold in our collections. We want to ensure that special and unique materials
are handled carefully, stored properly and are available for many years to
come.
But
how often do you think about preserving your own memories for future
generations? From prom tickets and postcards to grandmother’s quilt and handwritten
letters to boxes of photographs taken decades ago, all of these items have a
special place in our hearts. While we can scan a letter and save a photo
online, there’s something precious about holding the “real thing” in our hands.
April
27 thru May 3, 2014 marks National Preservation Week, sponsored by The
Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (a division of the
American Library Association). Preservation Week highlights ways “to connect
our communities through events, activities, and resources that highlight what
we can do, individually and together, to preserve our personal and shared
collections.
For more information check out the
Preservation
Toolkit which includes: Caring for Your
Documents and Works of Art on Paper, Caring for Your Photographic Collections,
Resources in Other Languages, and Resources for Military Families.
Additionally,
these free webinars are available to everyone. No prior preservation experience is needed:
Tuesday,
April 29, 2014, 11 am, Low Cost Ways to
Preserve Family Archives
Previous
National Preservation Week webcasts also available include:
Posted for Trisha Aurelio, Technical Services Supervisor at Armacost Library.
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