This document will soon be available in several languages, and is distributed through the PAC regional centers. The Library of Congress's Preservation Directorate provides a basic on-line information regarding preservation of various mediums, emergency preparedness, and a list of publications and bibliographies of interest. NEH is one of the largest supporters of preservation and access in the United States. A complete description of their program and application materials can be found on-line. Sections include planning and prioritizing, the environment, emergency management, storage and handling, reformatting, and conservation procedures.
Professional illustrations make the 'how-to' leaflets easy to understand and use.
Future plans to expand the site include a searchable directory of trainers. The Translation and Dissemination of Preservation Knowledge project in Brazil, funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and coordinated by CLIR, has established a Web site in Portuguese to provide access to preservation information in Brazil. Featured are a preservation map of Brazil, a list of translated preservation literature with access to full text, and links to related sites. Its preservation department has provided on-line texts of preservation leaflets and handouts of the organization. The site also presents a broad list of links to preservation resources on the Internet , many of which are not duplicated here.