Council of State Archivists' CARES Project

FAIN: PB-274804-20

Council of State Archivists (Frankfort, KY 40602-1583)
Barbara Teague (Project Director: May 2020 to October 2021)

The retention of three consultants to continue and expand webinars and best practice guidance that support state archivists in preserving and providing access to cultural heritage materials. The Council of State Archivists (CoSA) would also experiment with new technology and services to enhance their services to the community of national state and local archivists. 

he Council of State Archivists (CoSA) proposes to continue and expand CoSA’s programming to support state archivists in preserving and providing access to cultural heritage materials. Due to anticipated lost income because of COVID-19. CoSA would have to reduce or eliminate three consultants who coordinate training and collaboration for state archives. With grant funds, CoSA’s consultants will continue and expand webinar offerings and best practices guidance documents on managing culturally significant records. CoSA will also enhance programming by experimenting with new content and information delivery systems, such as video platforms, podcasts, and online community forums, to support its members and wider audiences as they confront new challenges in preserving and providing access to government records. CoSA plans to use these collaborations to formulate and share best practices in offering access to cultural heritage materials and in health considerations for staff and researchers.