As an introduction, I am Sarah brooks, the communications assistant for the
American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (AIC).  AIC
 is the national membership organization of professional conservators
dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural
heritage for future generations.  Attached is an announcement about AIC's new
Web Site, hosted by Stanford University Libraries at Conservation OnLine
(http://palimpsest.stanfrod.edu/).  Please check it out and feel free to
contact me if I can be of service.

AIC Now on the Internet

Visit the new American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic
Works (AIC) web site at http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/aic/ on the Internet.
 Everyone with an interest in the care of cultural property - from families
interested in the care of heirlooms to conservators, museum professionals,
and members of AIC - is encouraged to sign on, learn about AIC, and explore
the world of conservation.  For the general public and professionals in
related fields, the site provides guidelines for caring for family heirlooms
and a wide variety of objects as well as information on how to select a
conservator and use the free FAIC referral service.  Conservation
professionals and AIC members will find useful information on subjects such
as specialty groups, AIC publications, membership applications, and the
annual meeting.  There are also features on special programs, outreach
materials, and FAIC grants.  The site is linked to other related
organizations such as the National Institute for the Conservation of Cultural
Property (NIC), the American Association of Museums (AAM), and the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).  The AIC web site is also one of many
hosted by Stanford University Libraries in Conservation OnLine (CoOL), a site
devoted to resources for conservation professionals.

AIC
1717 K. St., NW
Suite 301
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 452-9545; fax: (202) 452-9328
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