Louisiana State University, A&M (Louisiana State University, Noel Memorial Library)

The Louisiana Archives and Manuscripts Association, in collaboration with the Louisiana Association of Museums, Le Comité des Archives, and the Louisiana Historical Records Advisory Board, will survey 550 cultural heritage institutions in 64 parishes across a largely rural state. This Web-based survey will provide a broad overview of the preservation status of historical materials and collections statewide. Five workshops will then be held in various regions to assist institutions in performing more in-depth surveys of their own sites. From these results, partners will develop a specific, measurable, attainable, and relevant plan for future collaborative training and preservation efforts.