OLA 2011: Sustaining Oregon's Heritage Collections: the IMLS Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Initiative

In 2006, the Heritage Health Index (HHI) identified millions of items in the nation's cultural institutions that were in danger due to poor conditions, lack of training, and other causes. As a result of the study, the Institute for Museum & Library Services (IMLS) made funds available to states to develop plans to suport these collections. Oregon museums, libraries and other cultural institutions are collaborating to develop the Oregon preservation training planning effort. The OLA Library Preservation Round Table is one of other key organizations involved in the Oregon Preservation Assessment and Education Planning Project, administered by the Oregon Museums Association.