How has the nature of collections and preservation changed in an increasingly digital world?
Our research and advisory projects help secure access to and preservation of the scholarly record, reexamine the nature of collections within research libraries, archives, museums, and cultural heritage organizations, and evaluate the efficacy of preservation initiatives.
Assessing and expanding collections
We partner with libraries to help them build more comprehensive, diverse, and inclusive collections and enhance their services to better meet the needs of patrons.
- Assessing the Diversity of Library Collections: A Cohort Project
- Enhancing and Expanding Research Services at the Library of Congress
- Leading by Diversifying Collections: A Guide for Academic Library Leadership
- Collaborative Collection Development: An IMLS-Funded Partnership
Tracking the perspectives of archives, library, and museum directors
How are the leaders of cultural heritage organizations and collections adapting to change? Through large scale surveys we gather insight on the challenges they face and opportunities they are exploring. Insights from these national surveys help archives, library, and museum leaders plan for the future and benchmark against peer institutions and inform the strategic directions of funders and service providers.
- A*CENSUS II: Archives Administrators Survey
- US Library Survey 2022: Navigating the New Normal
- Art Museum Director Survey 2022: Documenting Change in Museum Strategy and Operations
Evaluating preservation initiatives and tools
We collaborate with a variety of libraries, universities, and cultural institutions to assess their efforts to preserve and protect their valuable collections and resources for the future, evaluating digital preservation tools, systems, and more.