CARLI Preservation Committee's Newsletter and Blog Articles

Blog Series: Preservation Outreach and Engagement (2024-2025)

Disaster Planning 101 (2023 - 2024)

Archival Preservation 101: An Introduction to the Preservation of Archival Material (2022 - 2023)

Blog Series: Quick Tips for Disasters & Emergencies (2021 - 2022)

Blog Series: A Snapshot of Our Preservation / Conservation Response to COVID-19 at CARLI Member Libraries (2020 - 2021)

Blog Series: Preservation Interviews: Learning from our Collective Experiences (2020 - 2021)

Blog series: Beyond the Book: Preserving your Non-Book Collections

Beyond the Book: Project Overview, Ann Lindsey, The University of Chicago Library. September 27, 2018.

Beyond the Book: Board Games and Materials with Multiple Parts, Nora Gabor, DePaul University, February 27, 2019.

Beyond the Book: Maps and Blueprints, Susan Howell, Southern Illinois University Carbondale and William Schlaack, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, January 30, 2019.

Beyond the Book: Microfilm, Ann Lindsey, The University of Chicago Library and William Schlaack, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May 29, 2019.

Beyond the Book: Paintings, Tonia Grafakos, Northwestern University, February 27, 2019.

Beyond the Book: Photographs—General Overview, Meghan Ryan, National Louis University, March 28, 2019.

Beyond the Book: Photographs—Glass Plate Images, Emma Saito Lincoln, Augustana College, March 28, 2019.

Beyond the Book: Scrapbooks, Mary Burns, Northern Illinois University and Meghan Ryan, National Louis University, April 30, 2019.

Beyond the Book: Textiles, Emma Saito Lincoln, Augustana College, November 29, 2018.

Beyond the Book: Project Summary, Mary Burns, Northern Illinois University, June 27, 2019.

Blog series: communicating the value of preservation

CARLI Preservation Committee 2017-18 Annual Project:  Communicating the Value of Preservation - Melanie Schoenborn, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, September, 2017.

The Importance of Environmental Monitoring - Bonnie Parr, Abraham Lincoln Presidential  Library & Museum, December 19, 2017.

Communicating the Value of Preservation – Disaster Response, Jen Hunt Johnson, University of Notre Dame, January 30, 2018.  

Communicating the Value of Preservation – Working with Facilities…A Cautionary Tale, Anne Thomason, Lake Forest College, March 28, 2018.

Communicating the Value of Preservation – Staff Training, Mary Burns, Northern Illinois University, February 27, 2018.

Communicating the Value of Preservation – Student Worker Training, Melanie R. Schoenborn, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, March 28, 2018. 

Communicating the Value of Preservation -  Digital Preservation Program, Ann Lindsey, The University of Chicago Library, February 27, 2018.

We’re All in This Together -  Communicating the Value of Preservation to Users and Stakeholders, Meghan Ryan, National Louis University, April 25, 2018.

What is the CARLI Last Copy Program?, Susan Howell, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, May 23, 2018.

Communicating the Value of Preservation – The Preservation Elevator Speech, Jamie Nelson, DePaul University, June 2018.   

Summary of Annual Project:  Communicating the Value of Preservation, Ann Lindsey, The University of Chicago Library, June 2018.

Blog Series: Disaster Planning

Driving Lesson for Library Disaster Planning: Slow and Steady Gets You There! - Beth McGowan, Northern Illinois University, August 31, 2016

Watch Out for Midwest Disasters - Melanie R. Schoenborn, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Joseph (Joe) Feigl, III, LIS graduate student at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, September 27, 2016

Disaster Planning: Getting Started - Greg MacAyeal, Northwestern University, November 28, 2016

Creating a Plan – Templates for Success - Jenny Dunbar, College of DuPage, May 8, 2017

In-House Management of Disasters - Jen Hunt Johnson, Illinois State University, December 16, 2016

Supplies and Tools for Library Disaster Response - Meghan Ryan, National Louis University, January 24, 2017

Recovery from a Disaster – Salvaging Your Collection Materials - Bonnie Parr, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, February 24, 2017

Midwest and Regional Vendors: In Case of Emergency, Call ? - Jamie Nelson, DePaul University, March 14, 2017 

The Wet and Wily World of Preservation Disaster Statistics - Beth McGowan, PhD, Northern Illinois University, May 19, 2017

Conclusion to Disaster Planning Project - Anne Thomason, Lake Forest College, May 23, 2017 

Blog Series: A Year in the Life of AudioVisual/Media Preservation in Illinois

Introduction - Miriam Centeno, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, October 13, 2015

Inventories/appraisal

Video - Melanie Schoenborn, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, October 13, 2015

Film - Beth McGowan, Northern Illinois University, November 19, 2015

Still Image - Jenny Dunbar, College of DuPage, May 19, 2016​

Audio - Greg MacAyeal, Northwestern University, February 23, 2016

Assessment - Miriam Centeno, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, January 27, 2016

Care & Storage - Miriam Centeno, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, May 26, 2016

Reformatting - Mary Burns, Northern Illinois University, March 16, 2016

Disaster Planning - Jamie Nelson, DePaul University, March 24, 2016

Grants - James “Joe” Feigl III, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign graduate student and Melanie R. Schoenborn, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville​, May 20, 2016

YouTube Preservation Videos

Disaster Preparedness - Annette Morris, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, June 16, 2014

Training Students - David Bell, Eastern Illinois University, December 5, 2013

CARLI Newsletter and Blog Articles

Resources for Collection Management Response to COVID-19, Ann Lindsey, Head of Conservation at the University of Chicago Library, April 28, 2020

Two CARLI Preservation Events Summaries: Choosing and Constructing Protective Enclosures for Library Materials Workshop and Conservation Lab Open Houses at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and the Illinois State Military Museum, July 29, 2019

Illinois Fire Service institute: Burn Simulation & Recovery Workshop, William Schlaack, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, August 29, 2018

University of Chicago Preservation Department and Oriental Institute Open Houses, Jamie Nelson, DePaul University, June, 2018

Preservation Week, April 22-28, 2018, Meghan Ryan, National Louis University, March 28, 2018

What can you learn from a workshop titled:  Salvaging Mold and Water Damaged Library Materials:  A Preservation Workshop, Mary Burns, Northern Illinois University, and Melanie Schoenborn, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, August 25, 2017

The Wet and the Dry of Print Preservation: A Workshop Summary - Beth McGowan, PhD, Northern Illinois University, May 19, 2017

Privacy and the Archive - Jenny Dunbar, College of DuPage, April 29, 2015

Media 911 - Greg MacAyeal, Northwestern University, March 30, 2015

Preservation Week - Miriam Centeno, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, February 26, 2015

Preservation Tip: Problems with Space - Anne Thomason, Lake Forest College, January 29, 2015

Silver Tarnish Removal - Jennifer Ho, University of St. Francis, November 21, 2014

Keeping Score – Handling Musical Scores for a Longer Shelf Life - Greg MacAyeal, Northwestern University Music Library, October 14, 2014

Digital Preservation - Sandra Fritz, Illinois State Library, June 19, 2014

Deodorizing Large Format Paper - Ross Griffiths, Illinois State University, June 23, 2014

Emergency Supply Cart - David Bell, Eastern Illinois University, January 31, 2014

Disaster Preparedness and Developing Relationships with Local Emergency Responders - Annette Morris, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, December 19, 2013

Creating a Disaster Plan: How to get started using the dPlan - Bonnie Parr, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, October 31, 2013

The Challenge of AV Preservation and Access - Lorraine Olley, University of Saint Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary, September 6, 2013

Shelving Commandments - Cason Snow, Northern Illinois University, July 12, 2013

Disaster Recovery Vendors & Pre-Need Contracts - Ross Griffiths, Illinois State University, May 30, 2013

Celebrate Preservation Week April 21-27, 2013 - University of Saint Mary of the Lake Mundelein Seminary, April 5, 2013

Assessment Strategies for Audiovisual Materials - Katie Risseeuw, Northwestern University, February 27, 2013

Apply for an NEH Preservation Assistance Grant This Year - Bonnie Parr, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, January 31, 2013

Controlling Light Levels in Libraries and Archives - Ross Griffiths, Illinois State University, December 20, 2012

The Impact of Use on Library Materials–Educating Library Patrons - David Bell, Eastern Illinois University, November 26, 2012

Appropriate Storage for Audiovisual Materials - Katie Risseeuw, Northwestern University, October 30, 2012

Vandalism - Ross Griffiths, Illinois State University, September 21, 2012

Not to Put Too Fine a Point on It: pH Pens - Cason Snow, Northern Illinois University, August 30, 2012

Staff Training for Everyday Preservation Practices - David Bell, Eastern Illinois University, July 13, 2012

Environmental Monitoring Program - Katie Risseeuw, Northwestern University, May 31, 2012

Where Can I Learn How To Do That? - Bonnie Parr, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library, April 30, 2012

Celebrate the Third Annual Preservation Week - Julie Mosbo, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, March 29, 2012

Outdated Preservation Techniques - Ross Griffiths, Illinois State University, February 28, 2012

New Year's Resolutions - Julie Mosbo, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, January 30, 2012

The Hazardous Lives of Books and When To Say Goodbye - David Bell, Eastern Illinois University, December 21, 2011

Using Bookmarks: The Benefits for Preservation - Cason Snow, Northern Illinois University, October 28, 2011

Disaster Planning: The Immediate Response and Salvaging Operations - Rob DeLand, VanderCook College of Music, September 30, 2011

Managing Roof Leaks While You Wait for Repairs - Ross Griffiths, Illinois State University, August 31, 2011

How to Work with your Facilities Department - Julie Mosbo, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, July 28, 2011

Removal of Paperclips and Staples from Archival Materials - Jennifer Hain Teper, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, June 29, 2011

Integrated Pest Management - Katie Risseeuw, Northwestern University, May 24, 2011

Preservation Considerations for Library Exhibits - Ross Griffiths, Illinois State University, April 22, 2011

Celebrate Preservation Week - Julie Mosbo, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, February 18, 2011

Taking the First Steps Environmentally - Rob DeLand, VanderCook College of Music, January 24, 2011

How to do a Preservation Survey of a Collection - Jennifer Hain Teper, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, December 16, 2010

Assessment - Katie Risseeuw, Northwestern University, November 22, 2010

Working with Private Conservators - Jennifer Hain Teper, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, October 8, 2010

Creating Your Own Preservation Horror Stories Exhibit - Julie Mosbo, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, September 20, 2010

With a Little Help from My Friends… - Lynne Thomas, Northern Illinois University, August 13, 2010

Low­Cost Environmental Monitoring - Anne McKearn, Aurora University, July 13, 2010

Disaster Kits - Lynn Daw, Monmouth College, May 28, 2010

Celebrate MayDay: Prepare for a Disaster - Rob DeLand, VanderCook College of Music, April 14, 2010

Plants in the Library - Kim Hale, Columbia College Chicago, February 24, 2010

Vacuuming Books/Stack­Cleaning - Jennifer Hain Teper, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, January 21, 2010

Preservation in 140 Characters or Less - Lynne Thomas, Northern Illinois University, December 17, 2009

Rainy Day Bags - Julie Mosbo, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, November 23, 2009

Food and Drinks in the Library - Kim Hale, Columbia College Chicago, October 23, 2009

Book Snakes–A Fun Preservation Project - Jennifer Hain Teper, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, August 31, 2009

Care and Handling of Library Materials - Lynn Daw, Monmouth College, July 24, 2009

Steal this Preservation Idea: Polyester Dust Jacket or Book Covers - Lynne Thomas, Northern Illinois University, June 30, 2009

Preservation in the Blogosphere - Lynn Daw, Monmouth College, ​April 29, 2009

Mold! How to Avoid it Completely - Jennifer Hain Teper, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, March 30, 2009

Mold! How to Identify Mold on Library Materials (Part 1) - Jennifer Hain Teper, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, February 25, 2009

Protecting Interlibrary Loan Materials from Damage - Anne McKearn, Aurora University, January 16, 2009

Axis of Evil: Adhesive Tape and Post­it Notes - Alyce Scott, Illinois State Library, December 2, 2008