Jan. 26, 2021:Save America's Treasures (SAT) is designed to support the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections.
Feb. 1, 2021:Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses, and plan for the future.
REopening Archives, Libraries, and Museums (REALM)
As libraries and museums around the country begin to resume operations and reopen to the public, the need for clear information to support the handling of core museum, library, and archival materials has become increasingly urgent.
OCLC, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Battelle are conducting research on how long the COVID-19 virus survives on materials that are prevalent in libraries, archives, and museums. The project will draw upon the research to produce authoritative, science-based information on how—or if— materials can be handled to mitigate exposure to staff and visitors.
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