New Jersey State Library

Michele Stricker, a consultant for the New Jersey State Library, has been awarded the Rutger’s Preservation Management Institutes 2008-2009 New Jersey Historical Commission scholarship. The scholarship enables her to attend the PMI courses beginning this October at Rutgers. As part of the program, Stricker will conduct preservation surveys, develop recommendations based on those surveys, and develop components of a preservation plan.

Stricker holds a bachelor’s degree from Tyler School of Art of Temple University, a master of fine arts in Museum Studies from Syracuse University, a master of arts in Art History from the University of Pennsylvania, and a master’s in Library & Information Science from Rutgers University.

Did you know that the most common disaster in New Jersey is flooding? Hurricanes, tropical storms, nor-easters, as well as winter snow melt and ice blockages lead to a major disaster in New Jersey at least once a year. In response to the flooding in the Midwest, Heritage Preservation, the leading national, nonprofit advocate for the proper care of historical objects and sites, has released a free, online video guide to coping with water damage. This 10-minute streaming video segment from the award-winning Field Guide to Emergency Response provides professional advice to help libraries, museums, and archives salvage damaged collections. You will find straightforward advice and practical tips on safety, simple equipment, and salvage priorities to help get you started on the rescue of photographs, books, documents, and other valued items.

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