CCAHA Preservation Overview Surveys

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CCAHA'S SUBSIDIZED PRESERVATION OVERVIEW SURVEY 
PROGRAM 
 
An invaluable resource for:- Writing a 
Preservation Plan- Developing a Preservation Program- Prioritizing 
Preservation Activities for your Collections- Applying for Grant 
Funding
 
CCAHA's Preservation Overview Survey Program 
for paper-based collections continues through April 2000.  This program is 
funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and the Gladys Krieble 
Delmas Foundation.
 
COST:For a greatly reduced rate, you can 
receive a full day's review of the preservation efforts of your institution. The 
cost for this overview survey is $350, plus travel expenses for the 
surveyor.  After the visit, you will receive an extensive report that will 
assist you in setting your preservation priorities. 
 
ELIGIBILITY:If your institution owns a 
paper-based humanities collection available to the public, you are eligible to 
be considered for participation in CCAHA's Subsidized Survey 
Program.
 
PROCESS:The survey process encompasses a 
general evaluation of your institution's preservation needs for its collection: 
environment (temperature, relative humidity, pollution and light), housekeeping, 
pest control, fire protection, security, and disaster preparedness; collection 
storage, handling, exhibition, and treatment; and preservation planning.  
The site visit consists of a review of the site, an examination of the 
collection, and interviews with relevant staff to identify your preservation 
needs.  The written report provides observations, recommendations, and 
resources to serve as a guide in the development of a comprehensive preservation 
plan for your paper-based collection.
 
To request an application form or to receive 
additional information, please contact:
 
Susan W. DuBois, Preservation Services 
RepresentativeConservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts 
(CCAHA)264 South 23rd StreetPhiladelphia, PA  19103Tel: (215) 
545-0613Fax: (215) 735-9313Email: <A 
href="mailto:CCAHA@xxxxxxxxx";>CCAHA@xxxxxxxxxxxx Site: <A 
href="http://www.ccaha.org";>http://www.ccaha.org
 
Congress created the National Endowment for the 
Humanities in 1965 as an independent agency that supports education, research, 
preservation projects, and public programs in the humanities.  

 
CCAHA, established in 1977, is a non-profit 
conservation laboratory serving other non-profit cultural, educational, and 
research institutions, as well as private individuals and organizations.  
CCAHA specializes in the treatment of works of art and historic artifacts on 
paper.  It also offers on-site consultation services; educational programs 
and seminars; and internships, fellowships, and apprenticeships, and emergency 
conservation assistance.
 
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