Welcome! These resources are from reputable sources that provide opportunities to learn more about various topics related to caring for historical materials.
The Nevada State Historical Records Advisory Board (NVSHRAB) receives funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Caring for Paper-based Collections
Cost: $95.00
Location: Online
Date: March 25, 2025 5:00 am - 1:00 pm (Pacific)
Description: Available through the Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC). An introduction to the preservation of paper-based collections, this webinar focuses on books, documents, photographs, and works of art on paper. It will include information on paper manufacture, deterioration, and proper storage. Also discussed are inks and colorants, adhesives, and image layers.
Historic Scrapbooks in Libraries and Archives – the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Cost: FREE
Date: April 2, 2025. 12:00 - 1:30 pm (PDT)
Location: Zoom
Description: "This talk will offer a brief history of scrapbooks, their structure and materials, as well as examples of what makes them so special."
Conference of Intermountain Archivists Annual Conference
Cost: $20 - $135
Date: May 1 - 3, 2025
Location: Boise, ID or virtual
Description: The annual conference of the Conference of Intermountain Archivists with educational sessions, pre-conference workshop, repository tours, and opportunities to meet with vendors. This year's theme is "Remember, Respect, Record."
