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New Jersey State Library Fundraising for Preservation Workshop

Did you know that grants are available to help cover the costs of setting up a preservation program and for specific projects such as microfilming or digitization of collections, conservation assessments, disaster planning, and for the purchase of preservation/disaster supplies and equipment? In today\x92s harsh economic climate putting preservation needs aside is perilous for your library\x92s unique collections and unnecessary given the wealth of funding opportunities. On the federal level, grants to preserve special collections are available, but many libraries face difficulties in meeting the criteria required to apply. One key to moving ahead is the development of a funding strategy. Through thoughtful planning, libraries can be competitive in raising money to meet their preservation goals. Find out more at this special workshop presented by Lee Price, Development Director at the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts.

Registration is limited and takes place ONLY ONLINE at

www.njstatelib.org/LDB/Events

March 31, 2009: Atlantic County Library, Mays Landing

April 2, 2009: Hamilton Township Free Public Library

April 7, 2009: Morristown & Morris Township Library (FILLED)

Time: 9:00 - 4:00 (Registration 9:00-9:30)

COST: $15.00 (nonrefundable, covers continental breakfast and lunch)

After the workshop use these targeted grant writing skills in conjunction with the resource Foundation Grants for Preservation in Libraries, Archives, and Museums, 2009, a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the Foundation Center. This publication lists 1,944 grants of $5,000 or more awarded by 488 foundations. It covers grants to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries, and to archives and museums for activities related to conservation and preservation. Access this important resource and much more at The New Jersey State Library\x92s Funding Information Center, a Foundation Center Cooperating Collection that provides information about foundations and corporations that award grants to nonprofit organizations and individuals (www.njstatelib.org/Collections_and_Services/Funding_Information.php).

Free publication from Heritage Preservation, Capitalize on Collections Care for those who attend the workshop. For further information contact Michele Stricker at mstricker@PROTECTED

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