97 Museums Will Participate in Conservation Assessment Program
2013 application to be released October 1, 2012
In 2012, 97 museums in 34 states, Guam, and the Republic of Palau will have the condition of their collections and historic structures assessed. CAP is administered by Heritage Preservation and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through its National Leadership Grants program.
The 2013 CAP application will be available on Heritage Preservation’s Web site, on Monday, October 1, 2012. Heritage Preservation evaluates CAP applications in the order in which they are received, so museums are encouraged to submit their completed applications as soon as possible. The postmark deadline for applications is December 3, 2012. To be added to the CAP application notification list or for more information, call 202-233-0800 or e-mail cap@heritagepreservation.org.
The HF Group, LLC and Etherington Conservation Services are proud sponsors of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Preservation Week.
Libraries and other institutions can use Preservation Week to connect our communities through events, activities, and resources that highlight what we can do, individually and together, to preserve our personal and shared collections. Look into what activities are taking place in your area and participate in Preservation Week.
Z. SMITH REYNOLDS LIBRARY ~ Blog
Paper Mending Workshop @ Etherington Conservation
On Wednesday, March 28th, I was fortunate to travel to the Etherington Conservation Center and attend a paper mending workshop sponsored as part of the Society of North Carolina Archivists (SNCA) Annual Conference at UNCG. The workshop was taught by Director of Conservation, Michael Lee…… (to read more about the workshop follow this link – ZSRL Blog)
The Division of Preservation and Access of the National Endowment for the Humanities will be accepting applications for grants in its Humanities Collections and Reference Resources program. These grants support projects to preserve and create intellectual access to such collections as books, journals, manuscript and archival materials, maps, still and moving images, sound recordings, art, and objects of material culture. Awards also support the creation of reference works, online resources, and research tools of major importance to the humanities. Maximum awards are $350,000 for up to three years. For additional information please follow the link below.
http://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/humanities-collections-and-reference-resources
Application deadline: July 19, 2012 for Projects Beginning May 2013
THE HF GROUP IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW SERVICE AND DIVISION DEDICATED TO GOVERNMENT RECORDS RESTORATION AND REFORMATTING. Please visit us again for updates and the link to the new web site coming in the New Year.
To read the full press release follow this link: 
Save America’s Treasures Grant Program
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012, Public Law 112-74, providing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2012, does not include funds for Save America’s Treasures grants. Therefore, NPS will not accept applications or award grants in FY 2012.
LIBRARY SEEKS TO SAVE JEFFERSON’S PAPERS
Article extracted from Style Weekly Magazine – Leslie Courtois, ECS Senior Conservator, highlighted. This project was funded in part by a Save America’s Treasures grant.
Tour America’s Treasures Blog Features Thomas Jefferson Papers
The Library of Virginia’s effort to conserve the Gubernatorial Papers of Thomas Jefferson is presented in the Tour of America’s Treasures blog.
Library of Virginia: Thomas Jefferson Gubernatorial Papers
Job Posting:
Assistant/Associate Paper & Photograph Conservator
Etherington Conservation Services
Etherington Conservation Services invites applicants for the position of Assistant/Associate Paper and Photograph Conservator. The opening is for our North Carolina facility. For additional information and to apply please follow the link below. The position will remain open until filled.
Now Available for Purchase
Bookbinding and the Conservation of Books, A Dictionary of Descriptive Terminology
by Matt T. Roberts and Donald G. Etherington
Drawings by Margaret R. Brown
A National Preservation Program Publication
ISBN O-8444-0366-O
Cost: $75 plus shipping
To order your reprint of the dictionary please contact ECS at 800-444-7534 or by e-mail. 
