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Lowell Observatory Participates in Heritage Preservation’s Conservation Assessment Program

December 29, 2009

Flagstaff, Ariz. — Lowell Observatory and Heritage Preservation are pleased to announce that the Observatory has been chosen to participate in the 2010 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP). Lowell Observatory joins 2,700 museums that have participated in CAP in its 20-year history of serving small museums. Heritage Preservation’s CAP is supported through a cooperative agreement with the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. CAP assists museums by providing funds for professional conservation and preservation specialists to identify conservation needs of their collections and historic buildings and recommend ways to correctly improve collections and the conditions of buildings. “Lowell Observatory is making the vital work of caring for collections and sites a priority, even in these challenging financial times, and is helping ensure that they are available to present and future generations,” said Lawrence L. Reger, Historic Preservation’s President.

“We have taken the first step in identifying and preserving our collections and historic buildings,” said Antoinette Beiser, manager of Lowell Observatory’s library and archives.

Through this program, CAP will provide a general conservation assessment of the Observatory’s collections and historic buildings. A professional conservator will spend two days surveying Lowell’s Mars Hill campus and three days writing a comprehensive report to identify conservation priorities. The on-site consultation will enable Lowell Observatory to evaluate its current collections care policies, procedures and environmental conditions. The assessment report will allow the Observatory to seek funding to make appropriate improvements for the immediate, mid-range, and long-term care of important historic structures and collections.

About Historic Preservation

Historic Preservation is a national non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of the United States. By identifying risks, developing innovative programs, and providing broad public access to expert advice, Heritage Preservation assists museums libraries, archives, historic preservation and other organizations, as well as individuals, in caring for our endangered heritage. To learn more, visit www.heritagepreservation.org.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute’s mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. To learn more, visit www.imls.org.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please Contact:
Steele Wotkyns, Public Relations Manager, Lowell Observatory, (928) 233-3232, steele[at]lowell[dot]edu

or:

Antoinette Beiser, Manager, Library and Archives, Lowell Observatory, (928) 233-3216, asb[at]lowell[dot]edu

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