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Archives in a public library? Join a community!

Monday, April 4th, 2011

Here is an important community for any public libraries that hold archives and/or special collections The Public Library Archives/Special Collections Forum (PLASC) became officially active in February of 2010. A Roundtable of the Society of American Archivists*, the PLASC serves to encourage advocacy for and education about archival, manuscript, local history, genealogy, and other historic […]

Preservation Assistance Grants

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Don’t Miss This Opportunity – Grant Funding Available for Preservation! NEH Preservation Assistance Grants Application Deadline: May 3, 2011 The National Endowment for Humanities Division of Preservation and Access has offered Preservation Assistance Grants (PAG) for more than a decade. These grants help small and mid-sized institutions improve their ability to preserve and care for […]

Three RI institutions awarded preservation grants

Thursday, March 24th, 2011

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 54 awards totaling $152,112 for American Heritage Preservation grants. IMLS received 146 applications requesting $412,952 in funds. “We are proud to be partners with the Bank of America Foundation in making these awards. American Heritage Preservation Grants enrich communities’ sense of place and identity,” […]

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