Pass It On: Saving Heritage and Memories

Celebrate Preservation Week April 24–30, 2011

The first Preservation Week was a success! Libraries all over the country celebrated. Look at the events on the map for examples of programming you might have in 2011.
View Preservation Week Events in the U.S. in a larger map.

Preservation Week offers an opportunity to celebrate collecting and preservation in your community, and to highlight your institution as a source of preservation information.

• create a display about preserving and collecting personal, family, or community heritage
• offer a preservation workshop or event or
• highlight Preservation Week on your web site with a link to ALA’s Preservation Week resources.

On this site: Your Event Toolkit

Find information, resources, templates, graphics, and ideas for celebrating Preservation Week.

• plan your event: program ideas | find a speaker | event checklist | get feedback
• promote your event: writing press releases | logos and artwork | handouts | videos

Find resources specifically designed for library users: families, children, and teens, on the Preservation Week @ Your Library site: www.atyourlibrary.org/passiton.