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What is the Library's General Reference Correspondence Policy?
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2020 |
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How do I find a conservator?
The Library of Congress can't recommend conservators. However, the American Institute of Conservation (AIC) has a Find-a-Conservator page on their website. You can narrow your search by material (books, art, etc.) or by geographic location.
Last Updated: May 28, 2020 | Views: 1
How do I donate materials to the Library?
The Library of Congress welcomes donations of library materials, but please be advised that the Library cannot accept every donation offer.

If you are a resident of the United States, please use the online donation form at this link: https://www.loc.gov/acq/donatex.html.
Last Updated: May 08, 2020 | Views: 2

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Preservation at the Library of Congress

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We cannot provide: conservation (including review, examination, treatment), digitization/reformatting, access to/use of Library of Congress equipment, project funding, appraisals, recommendations for products or vendors, materials testing or analysis, preservation courses or classes, and/or responses to vendors seeking to sell or promote commercial products.

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Preservation Directorate
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, D.C. 20540-4530