Foundation for Advancement in Conservation

The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) will expand and enhance their existing web resource, "Connecting to Collections Care," a website focused on providing information, training, and support for those who care for collections in the United States. Key project components include online public forums on collection care issues; an expanded monthly webinar series; courses for topics requiring more in-depth exploration; and digital badges for program completion. The site will include links to resources that are curated and updated by experts, archives of webinars, courses, and material with improved search and retrieval capability. The project will benefit over 7,100 registered users as well as many more who use the Site's tools to help care for collections. Surveys will inform continual improvements to the Site's content and delivery.