Good afternoon friends,
The ALA Core Preservation Section leadership is pleased to provide a list of preservation sessions scheduled during Core Interest Group Week, March 2 – 6, 2026. Detailed session descriptions are here. You must register to attend the sessions-they are all free and open to everyone (ALA and Core members and non-members). We hope to see you there!
Wednesday, March 4
Preservation Section | 9-10 am CST
· Topic: the Preservation Section and its current initiatives to support preservation across the broader field
Preservation Administration Interest Group | 1-2 pm CST
· Topic: a panel presentation on mold in collections and practical guidance for handling it
Digital Preservation Interest Group | 3-4 pm CST
· Topic: a panel presentation on what digital preservation looks like at three different institutions
Thursday, March 5
Book & Paper Interest Group | 3-4 pm CST
· Topic: a focused discussion on pests and pest management
Friday, March 6
Promoting Preservation Interest Group | 3-4 pm CST
· Topic: a panel presentation on library exhibits across the country that make preservation their focus
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Beth Doyle, AIC Fellow
Head, Conservation Services
Preservation Officer
Duke University Libraries
Durham, NC
919-660-5985
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