Please note that the application deadline is January 20, 2006 and not January 20, 2005 as was posted earlier. Apologies for the multiple postings.
CALL FOR APPLICANTS
October 2005
CCAHA Offers Subsidized
Preservation Needs Assessments
A Preservation Needs Assessment is a key first step in developing a preservation plan for collections. In addition to pinpointing areas of concern, the preservation needs assessment is widely recognized as a valuable tool in fundraising for collections.
CCAHA's competitive subsidized Preservation Needs Assessment Program for paper-based collections is being continued through the generous funding of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).
Eligibility:
If your institution owns a paper-based humanities collection that is available to the public on a regularly scheduled basis and has historical and educational significance, you are eligible to apply for participation in CCAHA's subsidized Preservation Needs Assessment Program. To be considered the institution should demonstrate a strong commitment to collection care, and the size of the institution's paper-based collection must warrant a full day survey. Institutions funded by the federal government are not eligible because the program is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Process:
The preservation overview survey process encompasses a general evaluation of the institution's preservation needs for their 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. The written report provides observations, recommendations, and resources to serve as a guide in the development of a comprehensive preservation plan for the collection.
Cost:
Preservation overview surveys can cost a minimum of $3,000. Thanks to the funding received from the NEH, CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized preservation overview surveys for $350. The grant funding also covers the surveyor's travel expenses.
Deadline:
The deadline for application is January 20, 2006. Additional deadlines may be posted after this date. Please call if you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution.
To request an application form or to receive additional information, please contact:
Preservation Services Office
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)
264 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Tel: (215) 545-0613
Fax: (215) 735-9313
Email: [log in to unmask]
WWW Site: http://www.ccaha.org
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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; internships, fellowships, and apprenticeships; and emergency conservation assistance.
Laura L. Hortz
Preservation Services Officer
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
264 S. 23rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: 215-545-0613
Fax: 215-735-9313
Email: [log in to unmask]
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