At HistoryIT it’s our mission to save history. If you’re looking for some help in your preservation efforts, we have guides to get you started. From preservation imaging to stakeholder interviews and storytelling, we’ve got you covered.
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Digital Preservation Imaging Guide
Digital preservation imaging requires precise lighting, levels, color and more — all meeting the standards of the Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI). Our team has put together HistoryIT’s hard-and-fast rules to get you started.
Download our free digital preservation imaging guide to help save your history.
Mold Guide
Mold thrives in areas consisting of high humidity or temperature, low light, or poor air circulation. It spreads quickly. Paper is especially susceptible to mold because of its high cellulose content. And mold is almost always found where water damage is present.
Download our free guide to assist in identifying archival items that have notable characteristics associated with water damage, active or dormant mold, and/or foxing.
Nonprofit Storytelling eBook
Historical assets not only play a significant role in shaping the identity of organizations, but also serve as powerful tools for marketing and engagement. These resources will allow you to harness the power of story to connect with donors and members, move people to action and enrich your marketing strategy.
Download our nonprofit storytelling eBook to find out how to make history part of your organization’s storytelling strategy.
Free Stakeholder Interview Guide
Conducting a series of stakeholder interviews expands your point of view. The information you gather informs your digital preservation strategy and leads to a digital archive designed for all users rather than specific groups. Our team has put together a guide to help decide who you interview and what you ask.
Download our stakeholder interview guide to help save your history.
Born Digital Guide
Many organizations now hold a wealth of items that are born digital. That is they were not converted from a paper format, but originally produced electronically. It’s critical we preserve these pieces of our present to ensure they’re accessible for future generations.
Download our free born digital guide to assist in planning how to save your history.
Prep Your Chapter House for Summer
With fewer people coming and going, it’s important to consider a few extra details and take necessary precautions. You want to protect the home and the materials within it, including
your history.
Download our summer prep checklist for chapter houses to help save your history.
