Now Live: Preservation Glossary

We’re excited to share CCAHA’s new Preservation Glossary, created to make preservation terms accessible to everyone. Whether you’re a student, volunteer, or seasoned collections professional, the glossary offers clear, plain-language definitions to support your work.
 

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Latest News | Preservation Made Practical: CCAHA's Digital Preservation Services

Digital content is deceptively fragile — without clear, sustainable strategies in place, it risks becoming inaccessible, unreliable, or lost over time. Whether you're responsible for historical records, institutional archives, or personal collections, a thoughtful, well-planned approach makes it possible to protect your digital content and make it available to the people who need it.

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25% Off Condition Reports for Book Projects

CCAHA is offering 25% off condition reports for book projects if you schedule an appointment or make plans to ship your piece by Thursday, July 31.

Examination will result in a treatment proposal and project cost estimate. To learn more and get started, call Shirley Choi at (215) 545-0613 x303 or email shirley@ccaha.org.