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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
=24350, 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=3B collection storage, handling, =
exhibition,
and treatment=3B 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 Representative
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA)
264 South 23rd Street
Philadelphia, PA  19103
Tel: (215) 545-0613
Fax: (215) 735-9313
Email: CCAHA=40ccaha.org
WWW Site: 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=3B educational programs and seminars=3B and =
internships,
fellowships, and apprenticeships, and emergency conservation assistance.

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