Disaster Recovery and Preservation Resources

Disaster Recovery

The Materials Processing and Conservation Unit (MPCU) of the University of Oregon Libraries cannot repair or bind materials which do not belong to the Libraries. However, MPCU can help you locate appropriate service providers. In Oregon, call (541) 346-1865.

Oregon libraries needing salvage assistance are invited to contact Carol Lenocker, Supervisor, Materials Processing and Conservation Unit, Metadata Services and Digital Projects. 541-346-1865.

Oregon Climate Service has up to date information on the weather.

Preservation Resources

• Conservation OnLine, a resource for conservation & preservation professionals, maintained by Walter Henry of Stanford.
  • The Disaster Preparedness and Response page has information for libraries, museums, and the general public and links to or information published by FEMA, NARA, AIC, the Smithsonian, The Library of Congress, and the National Park Service.
• SOLINET's Preservation Service
• Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
• Commission on Preservation & Access Newsletter, part of Council on Library and Information Resources
• European Commission on Preservation and Access
• IFLA Preservation and Conservation Core Programme
• Preservation Directorate of the Library of Congress
• National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
• Canadian Conservation Institute
• Heritage Preservation, National Institute for Conservation
• American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works
• ICOM - The International Council of Museums