Measuring Collections Care

Starts With You

Welcome to the Collections Care Index

The world’s cultural resources are held in collecting institutions everywhere, yet few institutions have the tools or the knowledge to review their daily stewardship practices to ensure that the care they provide meets basic standards. The Collections Care Index is a free tool that helps to bridge the gap between what is learned and measuring practice. With constant vigilance, collecting institutions can prevent emergencies, damage and neglect.

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The Tool

Below is the link to the tool free of use.

If you have any questions, email collectionscareindex@gmail.com

Read more about using the tool

Educational Resources

Looking for additional resources, deeper dives, or how-tos? You can find all that information and more at these websites:

Connecting to Collections Care (C2CC)
LYRASIS Online Classes & Events
Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC)
Preservation Self-Assessment Program
Standards and Excellence Program for History Organizations (STEPS)