CAC awarded LSTA Conservation and Preservation Grant

Author: State Library of Ohio
Published: Oct. 29, 2024

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The State Library of Ohio, in partnership with the Ohio Preservation Council, is pleased to announce the State Library of Ohio has awarded $68,386 in LSTA funds to fifteen Ohio libraries in Conservation and Preservation Grants to support the conservation of historical objects in the libraries’ collections. The goal of the Conservation/Preservation Grant is to enable libraries to conserve a single item or preserve a small discrete group of items within their collections. Eligible Institutions could request up to $4,999 and primarily use the funds to contract a professional conservator or conservation lab to preserve the materials ­­and ensure best practices in conservation.  

"Libraries across the state are often a treasure trove of distinctive collections and artifacts, as this year's grantees can confirm," expressed Evan T. Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development. "I appreciate the representatives from the Ohio Preservation Council who collaborated closely with State Library staff to provide essential training for grant applicants before the application process, as well as their guidance during the review. I eagerly anticipate witnessing the completed conservation efforts next year.”

The fifteen institutions awarded the grant are: Baldwin Wallace University, Bowling Green State University, Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library, Cincinnati Museum Association, Cleveland Public Library, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Germantown Public Library, Greenville Public Library, Hudson Library and Historical Society, Kingsville Public Library, Milton-Union Public Library, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Wesleyan University, Wright Memorial Public Library and Wright State University.  

The Center for Archival Collections at Bowling Green State University selected their copy of Opere di Galileo Galilei .. / In questa nuoua editione insieme raccolte, e di varij trattati dell' istesso autore non piu stampati accresciute to conserve. The work dates to 1655-1656 and is a 2-volume set comprised of 19 parts. It is the first collected edition of Galileo’s works to appear after his death; in addition to containing Galileo’s ground-breaking (as well as heretical) scientific observations, the two volumes also include publications and letters by his supporters and detractors. 

The contract period for each awarded project is November 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025.