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BC Archival Preservation Service

 
The British Columbia Archival Preservation Service offers AABC member institutions access to a wide range of conservation services, including:

• Facility assessment surveys
• Environmental monitoring and environmental equipment loan kits
• Collection surveys
• Preservation hotline
• Disaster preparedness planning and assistance
• Preservation workshops
• Informal on-site training
• Library and resource information
• AABC Newsletter conservation articles

Site visits / surveys will be written up in formal reports that can be used to:

• Develop short / long term preservation plans
• Identify preservation priorities
• Improve environmental conditions
• Increase preservation awareness through informal training during on-site visits
• Develop preservation strategies
• Develop disaster preparedness plans

Preservation services are available:

• By phone, mail, or e-mail
• By on-site visits
• Through speaking engagements at AABC regional meetings or at other meetings or forums

NOTE:  BCAPS Services are available only to institutions with a current AABC membership

For more information on the Archival Preservation Service, please contact:

Rosaleen Hill, Coordinator
BC Archival Preservation Service
34A - 2755 Lougheed Highway, Suite #249
Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3B 5Y9
Tel/Fax:   604-709-9263 
Email: aabc.bcaps@aabc.ca