New York State Library

Division of Library Development

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The New York State Program
for the Conservation and Preservation
of Library Research Materials


The New York State Program for the Conservation and Preservation of Library Research Materials Discretionary Grant Program application will no longer be issued in paper. For the 2009-2010 grant cycle, all applications must be submitted through our web-based application program.

Please go to the Online Grant System Account Registration Form (opens in a new window) to register to receive a user name and password to access the online grant application system. You will need a user name and password to submit an application.

Conservation/Preservation Discretionary Grant Guidelines and Application (opens in a new window)

The Conservation/Preservation Program provides State funding for libraries and other organizations engaged in efforts to preserve deteriorating library research materials. The program was established as part of the landmark 1984 library legislation and was expanded in 1986 and 1990. [SEE: Education Law, Section 273.7(d)] It is administered by the New York State Library's Division of Library Development.
The purposes of the Conservation/Preservation program are to encourage the proper care and accessibility of research materials, to promote the use of development of guidelines and technical standards for conservation/preservation work, and to support the growth of local and cooperative activities within the context of emerging national preservation programs.


Grants Information

Research Materials Discretionary Grant Awards: 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 | 2003-2004 | 2002-2003 | 2001-2002 | 2000-2001

Publications

Frequently Asked Questions

Other Preservation Resources

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