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Report of a Preservation Needs Assessment (Report)
Title: Report of a Preservation Needs Assessment
Author: Elena Cordova
Abstract: On May 17 and May 20, 2021, paper-based, audiovisual, and photographic materials housed at McAuliffeShepard Discovery Center were assessed for preservation planning purposes by Elena Cordova, Contract
Preservation Specialist for the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) in Andover, MA. The
assessment evaluated the buildings and environments as they relate to the preservation needs of the
materials; examined current policies, storage, and handling procedures; and assessed the general condition
of materials. Observations and recommendations in this report are based on a pre-site visit questionnaire, a site visit, and
discussions with Executive Director, Jeanne Gerulskis and Education Coordinator, Christina “Chee”
McGuigan.
Date: 06/30/2021
Access Model: Internal only
ISBN: none
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