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NFPB

= National Film Preservation Board =
"The National Film Preservation Board (NFPB), authorized and established by the National Film Preservation Act of 1996 (Public Law 104-285; 2 U.S.C. 179), serves as a public advisory group to the Librarian of Congress. The Board consists of 40 members and alternates representing the film industry, archives, scholars, filmmakers and others who make up the diverse American motion picture community. As its primary mission, the Board works to ensure the survival, conservation and increased public availability of America's film heritage." (from website)
Web Address 	http://www.filmpreservation.org
Postal Address 	National Film Preservation Board
Library of Congress (4690)
Motion Picture, Broadcasting & Recorded Sound Division
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington DC 20540 USA
Phone 	+1 202-707-5912
Contact 	Contact: Steve Leggett, Staff Coordinator sleg@loc.gov Contact: Steve Leggett, Staff Coordinator
Information Online	Books / brochures / articles
Publications viewable online
Membership / staff directory
Related links
Searchable 	No
Categories 	Research / training
Website Languages 	English
== Comments ==
Conducts research, maintains film registry and provides links to other resourcesCategory:Directory
Category:Directory: Research / training
NFPF

= National Film Preservation Foundation =
The National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) is an independent, non-profit charity established by the National Film Preservation Board. The NFPF raises private funds to help American archives preserve films and make them publicly available.
Web Address 	http://www.filmpreservation.org
Postal Address 	National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF) 
c/o Smith and Metalitz, L.L.P. 
1747 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, 12th FL. 
Washington, D.C. 20006USA
Phone 	+1 202 833 4198 x3
Contact 	schwartz@filmpreservation.org
Searchable 	No
Categories 	Grant / funding organization
Website Languages	English
Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Grant / funding organization
NGA

= National Gallery of Art - Scientific Research Department =
In Washington DC, the National Gallery of Art's commitment to scientific research began in 1950 with the appointment of Dr. Robert L. Feller as technical advisor for conservation and curatorial activities. The department, which hired its first in-house scientist in 1976 and its first full-time scientist in 1984, now includes experts in the fields of chemistry, botany, conservation, and art history. The scientists work in collaboration with curators and conservators on topics related directly to the National Gallery's collection, as well as on problems that are of general interest to the international conservation community. The Scientific Research Department uses scientific techniques and instrumentation to carry out its twofold mission: research and development of new materials for use in the conservation of works of art, and investigation into the methods and materials of artists. (extracted from website)
Web Address 	http://www.nga.gov/resources/scienceresearch/index.shtm
Postal Address	National Gallery of Art 
Scientific Research Department
2000B South Club Drive
Landover, MD 20785
Searchable 	No
== Comments ==
Webpage links to a pdf file listing depatmental publications; also contains descriptive information on analytical techniquesCategory:Directory
NG London

= National Gallery London =
The National Gallery London "established an in-house Conservation Department in 1946. Before this all conservation had been carried out by contracted experts. The new Department quickly established an excellent reputation, which was confirmed by the findings of a government enquiry in 1947. The Department has pioneered new conservation techniques and trained conservators from other institutions. In 1977 the journal 'Technical Bulletin' was launched to disseminate the Conservation and Scientific Departments' specialist knowledge." It covers all aspects of the conservation, technical study and care of the paintings in the collection forming a unique record of research on the collection. (extracted from website)
Web Address 	http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/
Postal Address	The National Gallery
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DN
Phone 	020 7747 2885
Fax 	020 7747 2423
Contact 	information@ng-london.org.uk
Searchable 	No
== Comments ==
The National Gallery Technical Bulletin is published annually. The table of contents and abstracts are available online. Individual articles are downloadable for a fee. All articles are searchable via an external search engine.Category:Directory
NHPRC

= National Historical Publications and Records Commission =
"The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a statutory body affiliated with the National Archives and Records Administration, supports a wide range of activities to preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources relating to the history of the United States. Established by Congress in 1934, the Commission is a 15 member body, chaired by the Archivist of the United States, and composed of representatives of the three branches of the Federal government and of professional associations of archivists, historians, documentary editors, and records administrators. Through its grant program, training programs, research services and special projects, the Commission offers advice and assistance to individuals and non-Federal agencies and institutions committed to the preservation and use of America's documentary resources."(from website)
Web Address 	http://www.archives.gov/grants/about_nhprc/about_nhprc.html
Postal Address 	National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)
National Archives and Records Administration
700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Room 111
Washington, DC 20408-0001 USA
Phone 	+1 202 501 5610
Fax 	+1 202-501 5601
Contact 	nhprc@nara.gov
Information Online	Grants / funding
Grant forms available online
Searchable 	No
Categories 	Grant / funding organization
Website Languages 	English
Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Grant / funding organization
NIST

= National Institute of Standards and Technology =
"The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has the explicit mission of assisting U.S. industry to advance its performance in the development and application of technology. Today, NIST is the U.S. government agency with leading expertise in the area of technology standards and industry standardization issues and its staff is actively involved in voluntary consensus standards development activities. " (from website)
Web Address 	www.nist.gov
Searchable 	No
Categories 	Research / training
Website Languages	English
Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Research / training
NKF

= Nordisk Konservatorforbund, IIC Nordic Group =
The IIC Nordic Group is an independent regional group of IIC. Self-supporting members of the Nordic Group include:
NKF-DK (den danske sektion)
NKF-S (den svenske sektion) 
NKF-N (den norske sektion) 
NKF-Fin (den finske sektion) 
NKF-Is (den islandske sektion)
Web Address	http://www.nordiskkonservatorforbund.org/
Searchable 	No
== Comments ==
Language = Danish
Newsletter (biannual): Bulletin de NKF-DK (some issues on line)Category:Directory
NKF-DK

= Nordisk Konservatorforbund - Den danske sektion =
The Danish Section of the IIC Nordic Group is a professional interest group for conservators and other professions working with conservation and restoration of objects and works of art of importance for the National Heritage of Denmark. Besides the Danish Section, the sections from Norway, Finland, Iceland and Sweden are self supporting members of the Nordic group. The IIC Nordic Group is an independent regional group of IIC. (from NKF-N website)
Web Address 	http://www.museumsnett.no/nkf_n/
Contact 	postmaster@nkf-dk.dk
Information Online	Conferences / seminars
Courses / workshops
Interships
Grants / funding
Grant forms available online
Publishes newsletter
List serve
Job openings
Resumes posted
Membership / staff directory
Related links
Searchable 	Yes
== Comments ==
Language=DutchCategory:Directory
NKF-Fin

= Nordisk Konservatorforbund - Den finske sektion =
The Finnish Section of the IIC Nordic Group is a professional interest group for conservators and other professions working with conservation and restoration of objects and works of art of importance for the National Heritage of Finland. Besides the Finnish Section, the sections from Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Sweden are self supporting members of the Nordic group. The IIC Nordic Group is an independent regional group of IIC. (from NKF-N website)
Web Address 	http://www.konservaattoriliitto.fi/
Postal Address 	Nordisk Konservatorforbund, IIC Nordic Group
Annankatu
16 B 50 
00120 HELSINKI 
FINLAND
Contact 	webmaster@konservaattoriliitto.fi
Information Online	Conferences / seminars
Courses / workshops
Publishes newsletter
List serve
Job openings
Resumes posted
Membership / staff directory
Related links
Searchable 	No
== Comments ==
Language=FinnishCategory:Directory
NKF-Is

= Flag norrnna forvarda - slandsdeild; Nordisk Konservatorforbund-Den islandske sektion =
Web Address 	http://www.nkf-dk.dk/nkfis.asp
Postal Address	Flag norroenna forvada - slandsdeild Postboks 969 IS-121 ReykjavikICELAND
Searchable 	No
Categories 	Membership organization
== Comments ==
Language = single page, officers and addresses onlyCategory:Directory
Category:Directory: Membership organization
NKF-N

= Nordisk Konservatorforbund - Den norske seksjon =
The Norwegian Section of the IIC Nordic Group is a professional interest group for conservators and other professions working with conservation and restoration of objects and works of art of importance for the National Heritage of Norway. Besides the Norwegian Section, the sections from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden are self supporting members of the Nordic group. The IIC Nordic Group is an independent regional group of IIC. (from NKF-N website)
Web Address 	http://www.museumsnett.no/nkf-n
Information Online	Conferences / seminars
Courses / workshops
Publishes newsletter
Publications viewable online
List serve
Job openings
Resumes posted
Membership / staff directory
Related links
Searchable 	Yes
Website Languages 	English
== Comments ==
language = English and Norwegian Referral service providedCategory:Directory
NKF-S

= Nordiska Konservatorfrbundet - Den svenske sektion =
The Swedish Section of the IIC Nordic Group is a professional interest group for conservators and other professions working with conservation and restoration of objects and works of art of importance for the National Heritage of Sweden. Besides the Swedish Section, the sections from Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Norway are self supporting members of the Nordic group. The IIC Nordic Group is an independent regional group of IIC. (from NKF-N website)
Web Address 	http://www.nkf-dk.dk/nkfs.asp
Postal Address	Nordiska Konservatorfrbundet -The Swedish section 
Box 3071
103 61 Stockholm 
SWEDEN
Searchable 	No
== Comments ==
Language = Swedish; single page, officers and addresses onlyCategory:Directory
NLA

= National Libraries of Australia =
"A fundamental role of the National Library is to preserve Australia's documentary heritage, and to make sure it is available for people to use for as long as possible. .... The aim of the National Library's preservation program is to maintain and preserve items according to their use and their significance. The National Library of Australia is committed to and has been actively involved with library preservation for many years." (from website)
Web Address 	http://www.nla.gov.au/preserve/
Postal Address 	National Library of Australia
Canberra 
ACT 2600 
AUSTRALIA
Phone 	+ 61 (0)2 6262 1111
Fax 	+61 (0)2 6257 1703
Contact 	www@nla.gov.au
Information Online	Books / brochures / articles
Publications viewable online
Searchable 	Yes
Categories 	General
Technical info
Website Languages 	English
== Comments ==
Several information websites:ANICA: Australian Network for Information on Cellulose Acetate; PADI: Preservation Access to Digital Information;Category:Directory
Category:Directory: General
Category:Directory: Technical info
NPI

= National Preservation Institute =
The National Preservation Institute (NPI) was founded in 1980 as a nonprofit, organization offering specialized information, continuing education, and professional training for the management, development, and preservation of historic, cultural, and environmental resources. NPI offers seminars in historic preservation and cultural resource management to provide preservation information, knowledge, and skills to the stewards of this nation's historic and cultural places. (extracted from website)
Web Address 	http://www.npi.org/
Postal Address 	National Preservation Institute
P.O. Box 1702
Alexandria, Virginia 22313
Phone 	+1 703 765 0100
Contact 	info@npi.org
Searchable 	No
Categories 	Research / training
Website Languages	English
Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Research / training
NPO

= National Preservation Office =
The National Preservation Office (NPO) was established in 1984 to provide an independent focus for ensuring the preservation and continued accessibility of library and archive material held in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Although primarily funded by the British Library, NPO is a central, intellectually independent focus for the development of national, international, regional, and local level preservation strategies. (extracted from website)
Web Address 	http://www.bl.uk/services/preservation/national.html
Postal Address 	National Preservation Office
The British Library
96 Euston Road
London, NW1 2DB
UK
Phone 	+44 (0)20 7412 7612
Fax 	+44 (0)20 7412 7796
Contact 	npo@bl.uk
Information Online	Conferences / seminars
Courses / workshops
Interships
Grants / funding
Publishes newsletter
Publishes journal
Books / brochures / articles
Publications viewable online
Searchable 	Yes
Categories 	Research / training
General
Website Languages 	English
== Comments ==
NPO Journal : 2 /year, hard copies by subscription; as of April 2004 it will be available online free-of-charge. 
Newsletter - Library Conservation News; an index is viewable online 
PAS (Preservation Assessment Survey) tool provides a centralized database for the development of national programs.Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Research / training
Category:Directory: General
NPS-HPS

= National Park Service - Heritage Preservation Services =
Heritage Preservation Services is a division of the U.S. National Park Service that "helps our nation's citizens and communities identify, evaluate, protect and preserve historic properties for future generations of Americans. Located in Washington, D.C. within the National Center for Cultural Resources, the Division provides a broad range of products and services, financial assistance and incentives, educational guidance, and technical information in support of this mission. Its diverse partners include State Historic Preservation Offices, local governments, tribes, federal agencies, colleges, and non-profit organizations." (From website)
Web Address 	http://www.cr.nps.gov/hps/
Postal Address 	Heritage Preservation Services
National Center for Cultural Resources
National Park Service
1201 Eye St, NW, 2255
Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone 	+1 202 513-7270
Contact 	nps_hps-info@nps.gov
Information Online	Conferences / seminars
Courses / workshops
Interships
Grants / funding
Publications viewable online
Publishes info sheets
Publishes tech info sheets
Searchable 	Yes
Categories 	Research / training
Website Languages 	English
== Comments ==
Provides technical reports and information bulletins (Preservation Briefs) online.Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Research / training
NSF

= National Science Foundation =
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency of the U.S. Government, that was established in 1950 by an act of Congress. The mission of NSF is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF implements this mission through numerous programs, some of which include fellowships, grants, and contracts to strengthen scientific and engineering research potential, and education programs at all levels, and appraise the impact of research upon industrial development and the general welfare. (extracted from website)
Web Address 	http://www.nsf.gov/
Postal Address 	National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Blvd. Suite 1205
Arlington, VA 22230
Phone 	703 292 5111
Fax 	703 306 0109
Information Online	Grants / funding
Grant forms available online
Publishes newsletter
Publishes journal
Books / brochures / articles
Publications viewable online
Publication sold online
Archived information
Publishes info sheets
Publishes tech info sheets
Searchable 	Yes
Categories 	Grant / funding organization
Website Languages 	English
Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Grant / funding organization
NTHP

= National Trust for Historic Preservation =
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) is a nonprofit membership organization that has promoted preservation of historic buildings and neighborhoods. The National Trust was estrablished over 50 years ago. "As the leader of the national preservation movement, the National Trust is committed to saving America's diverse historic environments and to preserving and revitalizing the livability of communities nationwide. It has seven regional offices, owns 18 historic sites and works with thousands of community groups in all 50 states." (extracted from website, 2002)
Web Address 	http://www.nationaltrust.org/
Postal Address 	National Trust for Historic Preservation
1785 Massachusetts Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20036-2117USA
Phone 	+1 202 588 6000
(toll free) 800 944 6847
Fax 	+1 202 588 6038
Information Online	Publishes newsletter
Publishes journal
Books / brochures / articles
Publication sold online
Archived information
Job openings
Searchable 	Yes
Categories 	Membership organization
Website Languages 	English
== Comments ==
Preservation Online = bimonthly online news magazine; back issues indexes archived to Sep 1998
Preservation Advocate News = bi-monthly newsletter, subscription=free; back issues archived to Feb 2000Category:Directory
Category:Directory: Membership organization
NTIS (Fedworld)

= National Technical Information Service =
The National Technical Information Service (NTIS) extrablished Fedworld in 1992 as a searchable gateway for all U.S. government jobs, publications, forms, and websites. This service assists agencies and the public in electronically locating Federal Government information, both information housed within the NTIS repository and outside of NTIS. (extracted from website)
Web Address 	http://www.fedworld.gov/
Postal Address 	U.S. Dept. of Commerce Technology Administration 
National Technical Information Service
Springfield, Virginia 22161
USA
Phone 	+1 703 605 6000
Information Online	Grants / funding
Job openings
Searchable 	Yes
Categories 	General
Website Languages 	English
Category:Directory
Category:Directory: General
NTS

= National Trust for Scotland =
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) "was established in 1931, at the initiative of the Association for the Preservation of Rural Scotland (APRS), to act as a guardian of the nation's magnificent heritage of architectural, scenic and historic treasures. etc. The National Trust for Scotland is a registered charity and not a government department and acts on behalf of everyone in its work in safeguarding our heritage. " (from website)
Web Address 	http://www.nts.org.uk/
Postal Address 	Wemyss House, 
28 Charlotte Square, 
Edinburgh, EH2 4ET, 
SCOTLAND
Phone 	+44(0) 131 243 9300
Fax 	+44(0) 131 243 9301
Contact 	information@nts.org.uk
Searchable 	No
Website Languages	English
Category:Directory
NYU Conservation Program

= Conservation Center of the Institute of Fine Arts, New York University =
The Conservation Center of the NYU Institute of Fine Arts, "located in Stephen Chan House, is dedicated to the study of the technology and conservation of works of art and historic artifacts. The Center prepares students for careers in conservation through a four-year program that combines practical experience in conservation with art historical, archaeological, curatorial, and scientific studies of the materials and construction of works of art. Students undertake research projects, laboratory work, seminars in special areas of conservation such as climatology or the problems of ethnographic and archaeological artifacts and gain intensive conservation experience through advanced fieldwork and the Internship. Students may elect to obtain additional conservation experience during summer archaeological excavations or other formal work projects."(from website)
Web Address 	http://www.nyu.edu/gsas/dept/fineart/
Postal Address 	Conservation CenterNew York University
14 East 78th Street
New York, NY 10021
Phone 	+1 212 992 5800
Fax 	+1 212 992 5851
Contact 	conservation.program@nyu.edu
Information Online	Courses / workshops
Searchable 	No
Categories 	Research / training
Website Languages 	English
== Comments ==
current workshops and symposiaCategory:Directory
Category:Directory: Research / training
Nacre

== Description ==
An old name for the hard, iridescent, calcium carbonate layer form on the inside of many types of mollusk shells. The inorganic crystals are bonded by conchiolin. Nacre layers build up over an impurity to form pearls. Colors typically include variations of white, pale yellow, pink, and gray. See mother of pearl, and pearl.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
nácar (Esp., Port.); nacre (Fr.); Perlmutt (Deut.)
==Resources and Citations==
* Maggie C. Pedersen, Gem and Ornamental Materials of Organic Origin, Elsevier, London, 2004
* Susan E. Schur, Conservation Terminology: A review of Past & Current Nomenclature of Materials, Technology and Conservation, Spring (p.34-39); Summer (p.35-38); Fall (p.25-36), 1985
* Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "pearl." Accessed 25 Sept. 2004.
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
Category:Materials database
Nacreous pigment

== Description ==
A pigment which produces a pearly luster. Nacreous pigment, or pearl essence, contains guanine crystals obtained from fish scales. Guanine crystals are rhombic platelets composed of multiple layers. They are transparent but have a high index of refraction that partially reflect and transmit light from layer to layer thus producing a pearly luster. Nacreous pigments are used in simulated pearls and plastics. Argentine, silvery fish scales, have also been used to imitate pearls. See also luster glaze.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
pearl essence; pigment nacré (Fr.);
==Resources and Citations==
* G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 521
* Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
* Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "lustreware." Accessed 1 Oct. 2004 .
Category:Materials database
Nainsook

== Description ==
A fine, soft, plain woven cotton fabric. Nainsook is typically mercerized, polished, then combed to produce a soft, lustrous finish. The lightweight fabric is used for infants clothing, blouses, dresses, and lingerie.
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
nansoek (dun katoenen weefsel) (Ned);
==Resources and Citations==
* Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Dictionary of Fiber & Textile Technology (older version called Man-made Fiber and Textile Dictionary, 1965), Hoechst Celanese Corporation, Charlotte NC, 1990
* Rosalie Rosso King, Textile Identification, Conservation, and Preservation, Noyes Publications, Park Ridge, NJ, 1985
* Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
* Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
* Random House, Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language, Grammercy Book, New York, 1997
* The American Heritage Dictionary or Encarta, via Microsoft Bookshelf 98, Microsoft Corp., 1998
Category:Materials database