Mission and Organization
The Preservation Directorate at the Library of Congress is responsible for ensuring long-term access to the intellectual content of the collections. This is achieved through a multi-faceted approach carried out by four divisions and the Library's mass deacidification program.
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Collaborative Efforts
The Preservation Directorate has numerous partnerships with other institutions and organizations to exchange expertise to enhance preservation initiatives both within and beyond the Library.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Preservation Directorate receives dozens of questions every week from the public and from colleagues at other institutions -- both at home and from abroad -- through the Library's Ask-A-Librarian online service. Here is a list of the most frequently asked questions and topics, many of which are also addressed throughout the Library's preservation webpages.
Reports
Read more about the Preservation Directorate: the history, annual highlights since 2004, and press releases.