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Final Report Explores Succession Planning in Tumultuous Times

CCAHA and Lyrasis are pleased to release a new white paper from the Cultural Stewardship Succession Planning Initiative, a multi-year project examining how cultural institutions—including libraries, archives, museums, and performing arts organizations—can better manage staff transitions, knowledge...

CCAHA & Drexel Partnership Featured in 'DrexelNOW'

CCAHA’s recent collaboration with Drexel University has been highlighted in DrexelNOW in a feature exploring a first-of-its-kind co-op experience in conservation and collections care. The article follows Drexel students Sophia Stutte and Terra Waymire-Rozman, who spent six months working alongside...

A presenter speaks to a large audience.

CCAHA Out and About

While we welcomed guests into CCAHA for our Fall Open House this October, our staff were also busy out in the field — sharing expertise, connecting with communities, and strengthening relationships across the region. At Bok Open Studios in South Philadelphia, Digital Preservation Specialist Kaitlyn...
Three people examining shelves in a library.

Introducing CCAHA's New Toolkit: Assessing the Preservation Needs of Paper-Based Collections

For many organizations caring for paper-based collections, setting preservation priorities can feel overwhelming. Faced with diverse materials, limited time, staff, and budgets, organizations often struggle to determine where to begin or which actions will have the greatest impact. To help address...

Terra and Sophia present in front of a tv screen about their co-op experience.

Drexel Co-op Students Share Final Presentations

On September 11, Drexel University co-op students Terra Waymire-Rozman and Sophia Stutte concluded their time with CCAHA and Drexel’s Atwater Kent Collection (AKC) by sharing thoughtful presentations on their experiences. They reflected on favorite projects, key lessons learned, and how the program...
The cover for "The Conservation of Varnished Wall Maps" with maps on the cover

A Milestone in Conservation: The First Guide to Treating Varnished Wall Maps

We are thrilled to announce a major milestone in the field of conservation—a landmark publication that represents over five years of collaborative research, and a project that our team at CCAHA was proud to help shape from its very beginning. The Conservation of Varnished Wall Maps: A Special Issue...

CCAHA Summer 2025 Intern, Luke Kelly. He is sitting at a desk and wearing a blue shirt.

Exploring Book Conservation: A Summer with CCAHA

This summer, we were lucky to host Luke Kelly as our Book conservation intern at CCAHA. Thanks in part to support from the Glen Ruzicka Legacy Fund, Luke spent several months in our lab gaining hands-on experience and diving deep into the complex work of book conservation. A student in the...

Conservation Up-Close: Opportunities to Learn and Explore

CCAHA offers engaging opportunities for groups and organizations to explore the many facets of conservation and preservation. Whether your team is curious about how rare books, historic photographs, or other cultural treasures are cared for by conservation professionals—or you're looking for...

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