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I’m forwarding a press release that may lose some of its html formatting, but here are the pertinent details: This national collections care survey data will update a 10-year-old study funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and federal libraries were invited to participate this round.* If your institution received a unique username and password with an invitation to participate, you’ll be able to fill out the survey here: http://hhi2014.com<http://hhi2014.com/> *The survey administrator noted that in some cases, the federal librarian may not be receiving the invite, if an institution such as the National Arboretum was asked to account for all of its non-living collections and the invitation went to the director. Also, collections outside the U.S. or in prisons were not included in the sample. Lastly, libraries in regions across the U.S. that were not the central branch of a government agency were randomly selected, so not all of them will be invited. For questions, email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 202-233-0824. For more information see: http://www.heritagepreservation.org/HHI/index.html. _______________________________________ Teri DeVoe | Program Specialist | State Programs Institute of Museum and Library Services 1800 M Street NW, 9th Floor | Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 653-4778 Fax: (202) 653-4602 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> [IMLS logo] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2014 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> National Collections Care Survey Is Open [HHI 2014 logo]<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373>Washington, DC—What is the condition of your collections? Heritage Preservation has launched Heritage Health Information 2014: A National Collections Care Survey (HHI 2014)<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373>, and your collecting institution may be asked to participate. HHI 2014<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373> is the first study since the landmark Heritage Health Index<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373> ten years ago that found that 190 million artifacts were at risk. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for the Humanities<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373> are partnering on HHI 2014 and helping to fund it. Heritage Preservation has begun issuing email invitations to more than 14,000 collecting institutions to participate. Because the survey is based on a sampling, not all collecting institutions will receive an invitation. Institution directors should look for an email with the subject: OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS - The HHI 2014 National Collections Care Survey is here! “We encourage those who received a survey to complete it,” said IMLS Director Susan H. Hildreth. “With your participation, we’ll be able to measure progress in the field over the last ten years. In addition to collecting comparable data, HHI 2014 includes a new emphasis on digital collections. It is a critical next step to preserving our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.” The HHI 2014 is a national survey on the condition of collections held by archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, scientific research collections, and archaeological repositories. The survey includes questions ranging in topics from the care of digital material to staffing. It will take selected institutions an estimated one to three hours to complete and submit. Museums, libraries and other collecting institutions are encouraged to promote awareness of the survey. More information about the effort and a media toolkit are available on the Heritage Health Information 2014 website<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373>. With your help and support, the HHI 2014 will once again prove to be a fundamental tool in the effort to preserve our shared heritage. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=7&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373> and 35,000 museums<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=8&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373>. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=9&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=10&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=11&d=73&mid=333604&m=2373>.