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Canadian Conservation Institute Canadian Conservation Institute: Promotes the proper care of Canada's cultural heritage and advances the science, practice and technology of conservation. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.cci-icc.gc.ca/ Academic Imaging Associates. Academic Imaging Associates.: Offers services and equipment for archiving, preservation, microscopy, and macro photography for libraries, museums, and laboratories. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.academicimaging.com Preservation Alliance of Minnesota Preservation Alliance of Minnesota: Dedicated to preserving Minnesota's historic resources. Requires frames. Too wide for smaller monitors. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.mnpreservation.org/ Intermuseum Conservation Association Intermuseum Conservation Association: Non-profit art center provides member museums with restoration services including photodocumentation, for paintings, murals, frames, icons, polychrome sculpture, works on paper, and objects. Also offers training workshops. Located in Cleveland, Ohio. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.ica-artconservation.org United Kingdom Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works United Kingdom Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works: The representative body for professional conservators and restorers in private and institutional practice in the UK. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.ukic.org.uk/ R. E. Wynne-Jones R. E. Wynne-Jones: Providing conservation and restoration of works of art on paper, as well as photographs and parchments. Includes details of services, projects, links and feedback form. Located in the United Kingdom. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.paperconservators.co.uk/ Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM) Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material (AICCM): National organization for conservation and preservation of cultural resources in Australia. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.aiccm.org.au/ Preserving my Heritage Preserving my Heritage: Focuses on everyday preservation concerns and includes conservation tips, a before and after gallery, and career information. From the Canadian Conservation Institute. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.preservation.gc.ca/ Conservation at The British Museum Conservation at The British Museum: Conservation department at the British Museum, with materials testing, professional resources and abstracts of conservation research report groups. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.british-museum.ac.uk/conservation/index.html Collections Care Resources Collections Care Resources: Increasing funding for collections care projects. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/ccres.htm Ponsford Ltd. Ponsford Ltd.: Offering conservation and restoration services, infestation and lead abatement treatments. Includes examples of work and contact information for area representatives. Based in Acworth, Georgia. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.Ponsford.com The Getty Conservation Institute The Getty Conservation Institute: Museum conservation. Includes on-line issues of Conservation: The Getty Conservation Institute Newsletter. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.getty.edu/conservation/institute/index.html International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property: (ICCROM)International organization for conservation of cultural heritage. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.iccrom.org/ Indoor Air Pollution Workgroup (IAP) Indoor Air Pollution Workgroup (IAP): Homepage of the IAP Workgroup, includes presentation abstracts from the workgroup meetings. (Conservation and Preservation) http://iaq.dk/iap.htm Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE) Smithsonian Center for Materials Research and Education (SCMRE): Provides research and education in the conservation, preservation, technical study and analysis of museum collection items and related materials. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.si.edu/scmre/ Primer on Disaster Preparedness Primer on Disaster Preparedness: Provides information on disaster preparedness, management and response for paper-based materials. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.archives.gov/preservation/primer_disaster_preparedness.html Conservation OnLine (CoOL) Conservation OnLine (CoOL): A project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries which covers a wide spectrum of topics of interest to professionals involved with the conservation of library, archives and museum materials. (Conservation and Preservation) http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/ The Chicora Foundation 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://chicora.org/ The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works The International Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works: Promotes the knowledge, methods and working standards needed to protect and preserve historic and artistic works throughout the world. Includes information about publications, congresses, regional groups and memberships. Located in the United Kingdom. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.iiconservation.org Collection Environment Collection Environment: Preservation studies of mechanics and environment in relation to museum collections from the Smithsonian. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.si.edu/scmre/collenv.html Indoor Air Quality in Museums and Archives Indoor Air Quality in Museums and Archives: Technical papers, bibliography, links, news, about indoor air quality and climate in cultural heritage buildings. (Conservation and Preservation) http://iaq.dk/ Building a Constituency for Collections Care: Children, Youth, and Families 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.heritagepreservation.org/nic/htdocs/am96/index2.html Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.achp.gov/ Re-Collections: Caring for Collections Across Australia Re-Collections: Caring for Collections Across Australia: Guide to preventative conservation techniques from the Heritage Collections Council of Australia. (Conservation and Preservation) http://sector.amol.org.au/collections/conservation Upper Midwest Conservation Association Upper Midwest Conservation Association: Regional center working for preservation and conservation of art and artifacts. Located in Minneapolis. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.preserveart.org/ Northeast Document Conservation Center 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.nedcc.org/ Textile Conservation Center of the American Textile Museum 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.athm.org/textile_conservation_center.htm Jensen Conservation Services, Inc. Jensen Conservation Services, Inc.: Services include preservation, structural analysis, surface treatment and reproduction of art. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.jensenconservation.com Wooden Artifacts Group Postprints Archive Wooden Artifacts Group Postprints Archive: Lists papers presented by the WAG specialty group at the AIC annual meeting from 1995-2001. [PDF files]. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.wag-aic.org Conservation at the National Museum of African Art Conservation at the National Museum of African Art: Conservation resources, internship information, and a detailed example of artifact conservation analysis techniques used. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.nmafa.si.edu/resource/conserv.htm Pre-Mal Pre-Mal: Swedish working group on insect pest control in museums works with research and staff training in integrated pest management and preventive conservation on cultural collections. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.nrm.se/premal/welcome.html.en The Curaçao Foundation for Cultural Heritage Conservation 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.iseeyou.com/monuments/smc.html Parasmoon Parasmoon: Iranian based company offers preservation and restoration of historic buildings, objects, books, and documents. Includes a portfolio and services. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.parasmoon.com Microclimate Indoor Monitoring In Cultural Heritage Preservation (MIMIC) Microclimate Indoor Monitoring In Cultural Heritage Preservation (MIMIC): Project providing a system of rapid measurement of damage caused by conditions in the environment surrounding works of art, and particularly paintings, in museums and historic buildings. Includes details and participating organizations. [English and Spa (Conservation and Preservation) http://iaq.dk/mimic Guy Munsch - Architectural Conservator Guy Munsch - Architectural Conservator: Offers architectural conservation and restoration, including finishes and gilding, digital documentation, and CAP Surveys. Features project histories and descriptions. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.angelfire.com/art/gmunsch State Russian Museum Conservation Department State Russian Museum Conservation Department: -Information on the exhibits conservation department of the State Russian Museum (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.artsstudio.com/restoration/ Regional Alliance for Preservation Regional Alliance for Preservation: Provides preservation information to cultural institutions and the public throughout the United States. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.rap-arcc.org McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc. McKay Lodge Fine Arts Conservation Laboratory, Inc.: Provides services in painting, paper, and sculpture conservation. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.mckaylodge.com National Center for Preservation Technology and Training 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.ncptt.nps.gov/ Los Angeles Preservation Network Los Angeles Preservation Network: Serves the preservation needs of conservators, librarians, archivists and records managers in Los Angeles city and county. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.usc.edu/org/LAPnet/ Straus Center for Conservation Straus Center for Conservation: Provides analysis and treatment for Harvard University art museums, representing objects in all media from antiquity to the present. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.artmuseums.harvard.edu/straus/index.html Archives of Museum Conservation Discussion List Archives of Museum Conservation Discussion List: Archived messages from 1996 to 1997 at ICOM-CC. (Conservation and Preservation) http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/icom-cc.html The Fine Arts Conservancy The Fine Arts Conservancy: Scientific conservation laboratory, restoring fine arts, antiques, furniture and period frames. Providing museum framing, specialized analysis and condition reports, and insurance art claims. Located in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.art-conservation.org Northern States Conservation Center Northern States Conservation Center: Provides information and support to museums, archives and individuals covering disaster response, storage, exhibits, environment, fundraising and pest management. Offers online museum classes and training and museum related products. Located in St. Paul, (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.collectioncare.org Washington Conservation Guild Washington Conservation Guild: Nonprofit organization for professional conservators, students and others interested in the conservation of art, ethnographic and archaeological objects, and other areas of materials conservation. (Conservation and Preservation) http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/wcg/ Heritage Preservation 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.heritagepreservation.org/ American Institute for Conservation 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://aic.stanford.edu/ Historic Salem, Inc. 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 compl (Conservation and Preservation) http://historicsalem.org/ Westlake Conservators, Ltd. Westlake Conservators, Ltd.: Providing services in the preservation of paintings, frames, murals, textiles, paper and photographs. Includes samples of work, tips and links. Located in Skaneateles, New York. (Conservation and Preservation) http://westlakeconservators.com/ Institute of Paper Science and Technology Institute of Paper Science and Technology: Private graduate research university dedicated to the pulp and paper industry and is located in Atlanta, GA. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.ipst.gatech.edu/ Heritage Conservation and Historic Preservation - State Library of Victoria Heritage Conservation and Historic Preservation - State Library of Victoria: Information on the care of heritage material, sites and structures. (Conservation and Preservation) http://home.vicnet.net.au/~conserv/hp-hc.htm Journal of Conservation and Museum Studies 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. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.ucl.ac.uk/archaeology/conservation/jcms/ Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC) Western Association for Art Conservation (WAAC): Organization for museum and conservation professionals on the west coast and in the western part of the USA, including Alaska and Hawaii. Features annual meetings, workshops, and a newsletter for members. (Conservation and Preservation) http://palimpsest.stanford.edu/waac Master Restorer Master Restorer: Art restoration services for damaged fine art. Includes details of services, examples of work, list of clients and contact information. Located in Torrance, California. (Conservation and Preservation) http://masterrestorer.com Keepsafe Systems Keepsafe Systems: Provides museums and conservators with oxygen absorbers, barrier films, and other materials for modified atmosphere packaging of sensitive artifacts. Located in Toronto, Canada. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.keepsafe.ca Preserve Net Preserve Net: Includes a preservation education directory, employment, grants, and preservation related organizations. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.preservenet.cornell.edu/ Conservation Sculpture Conservation Sculpture: Specialists in conservation and historic preservation of monuments, sculptures, decorative objects and architectural elements. Includes details of services, projects, company and team profiles. Located in Brooklyn, New York. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.consculpt.com Preservation FAQ at the Library of Congress Preservation FAQ at the Library of Congress: Information on how to store, restore, display, and preserve books, photographs, and other materials. (Conservation and Preservation) http://lcweb.loc.gov/preserv/presfaq.html Professional Picture Framers Association Professional Picture Framers Association: International trade association representing the art and framing industry and offering educational workshops, technical information and seminars. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.ppfa.com/ The Institute of Paper Conservation The Institute of Paper Conservation: UK based organization focusing on the conservation of paper and related materials. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.ipc.org.uk MP Fine Art Conservation MP Fine Art Conservation: Conservation of art on paper: watercolors, prints, lithographs, paintings and folk art. Includes details of work, services and client list. Located in Orrtanna, Pennsylvania. (Conservation and Preservation) http://www.pukownikfineart.com