Surf these sites: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation -- Promotes the protection and enhancement of US historic resources. Offers federal regulatory information, training, news, and links to federal, state and tribal agencies and programs. American Institute for Conservation -- U.S. national membership organization of conservation professionals dedicated to preserving the art and historic artifacts of our cultural heritage for future generations. Archives of Museum Conservation Discussion List -- Archived messages from 1996 to 1997 at ICOM-CC. Art Conservation Training -- Sources for degrees, training, or mid-career training in art conservation. Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material -- National organization for conservation and preservation of cultural resources in Australia. Building a Constituency for Collections Care: Children, Youth, and Families -- On-line seminar and lecture notes from the NIC Annual Meeting 1996. Includes detailed notes on actions to be taken and tips for implementing and developing a similar program. Canadian Conservation Institute -- Promotes the proper care of Canada''s cultural heritage and advances the science, practice and technology of conservation. Collection Environment -- Preservation studies of mechanics and environment in relation to museum collections from the Smithsonian. Collections Care Resources -- Increasing funding for collections care projects. ConservArt Associates, Inc. -- Los Angeles based corporation dedicated to museum quality conservation both for traditional works of fine art and for large scale works of contemporary art and architecture. Conservation By Design Limited -- Supplier of museum boards, boxes, papers and specialized tools for conservation. Located in Bedford, England. Conservation Library Reference Index -- Bibliography of conservation library resources at South Carolina State Museum. Conservation OnLine -- A project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries, covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest to professionals involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials. Conservation Research Group -- Conservation department at the British Museum, with materials testing, professional resources and abstracts of conservation research report groups. Conservation at the National Museum of African Art -- Conservation resources, internship information, and a detailed example of artifact conservation analysis techniques used. Copying Old Masters Paintings -- Art restoration services available from the State Russian Museum Conservation Department. Harcourt Bindery Inc. -- Hand bindery commited to restoration and preservation. Offers period style bindings and bookbinding supplies, restoration supplies, paper repair and deacidification, and on site consulting. Heritage Conservation and Historic Preservation - State Library of Victoria -- For everyone concerned with the care of heritage material, sites and structures. Heritage Preservation -- Programs and publications on the proper care and maintenance of America''s cultural and historic heritage, including the CAP (Conservation Assessment Program) grants funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Historic Salem, Inc. -- Chartered in 1944, Historic Salem, Inc. is one of the oldest community preservation organizations in the U.S. Its mission is to ensure that the historic resources of Salem, Massachusetts are preserved for future generations and that new development compliments the historic character of the city. Institute of Paper Science and Technology -- Private graduate research university dedicated to the pulp and paper industry and is located in Atlanta, GA. International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property -- (ICCROM)International organization for conservation of cultural heritage. Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies -- A world wide web publication from the Institute of Archaeology at the University of London which disseminates information on conservation and museum studies to the global conservation and museum community. Library of Congress: Frequently Asked Questions on Preservation -- Most frequently asked questions of preservation or conservation professionals. Littlemore Scientific (ELSEC) -- Information and specifications for the Crawford UV monitors, 764 environmental monitor/logger and other conservation products. Los Angeles Preservation Network -- Serves the preservation needs of conservators, librarians, archivists and records managers in Los Angeles city and county. Maria Pukownik Fine Art and Paper Conservation -- Conservation of art on paper. Specializes in watercolors, drawings, manuscripts and documents, lithographs and folk art. Services include deacidification, cleaning and stain removal, and treating for mold and mildew. Museum Conservation Services Ltd -- MCS are conservator-restorers of art on paper. The site includes details of work undertaken, before and after images, shot of main studio and contact details. National Center for Preservation Technology and Training -- An office of the National Park Service, NCPTT promotes the preservation of prehistoric and historic resources through its research, technology, training, and grants programs. Northeast Document Conservation Center -- The mission of the NDCC is to improve the preservation programs of libraries, museums, archives, and other historical and cultural institutions. Includes disaster assistance, on-site consultations, general and collection surveys. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum Conservation Center -- Provides professional conservation and restoration expertise in the areas of assessments, surveys, examination and treatment of paintings, murals, works of art on paper, objects, documents, photographs, and rock art. Preservation Alliance of Minnesota -- Dedicated to preserving Minnesota''s historic resources. Preservation Equipment -- Provides materials and equipment for the conservation and preservation of archives and works of art. Preserve/Net -- The Preservationist''s Resource. Includes a preservation education directory, employment, grants, and preservation related organizations. Primer on Disaster Preparedness -- Primer on Disaster Preparedness,Management and Response:Paper-based materials Professional Picture Framers Association -- International trade association representing the art and framing industry and offering educational workshops, technical information and seminars. Re-Collections: Caring for Collections Across Australia -- Guide to preventative conservation techniques from the Heritage Collections Council of Australia. Richard C. Baker Conservation -- Complete conservation services for rare books and documents. Hand bookbinding. Rocky Mountain Conservation Center -- Conservators of Fine Art and Material Culture for the Rocky Mountains and Great Plains states. State Russian Museum Conservation Department -- Information on the Exhibits Conservation Department of the State Russian Museum. Straus Center for Conservation -- Provides analysis and treatment for Harvard University art museums, representing objects in all media from antiquity to the present. Textile Conservation Center of the American Textile Museum -- Long term care and preservation of textiles. Services includes examination and treatment proposals, design and fabrication of custom supports for textiles in exhibits, general museum collection surveys, lectures, tours and workshops. The Chicora Foundation -- Public non-profit heritage preservation organization. Learn about Chicora''s programs in archaeological and historical preservation and education for museums, archives, libraries, historic organizations and private citizens. The Colorado Preservation Alliance -- Publications, resources and services, as well as a Disaster Recovery Database. The Conservation Glossary -- Glossary of conservation terms referencing the built environment, from the University of Dundee. The Curaçao Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation -- Primary mission is to acquire, restore and manage cultural property and save it for future generations. Also seeks to promote public interest in the cultural heritage of Curaçao. The Getty Conservation Institute -- Museum conservation. Includes on-line issues of Conservation: The Getty Conservation Institute Newsletter. Tina Kane Textile Conservation and Restoration -- Offers conservation and restoration services to museums, galleries, universities, corporations, and other conservation workshops as well as professional dealers, private collectors and non-specialists. United Kingdom Institute for Conservation -- The representative body for professional conservators and restorers in private and institutional practice in the UK. Upper Midwest Conservation Association -- Regional center working for preservation and conservation of art and artifacts. Located in Minneapolis. Washington Conservation Guild -- The Washington Conservation Guild (WCG) is a nonprofit organization for professional conservators, students and others interested in the conservation of art, ethnographic and archaeological objects, and other areas of materials conservation.
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