Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, along with its seven partners, will use its grant to hire a consultant to develop, administer, and analyze a survey directed at the cultural heritage institutions in the state. The results of this new survey will be compared with data from a 1989 preservation needs assessment survey and the Heritage Health Index to determine progress that has been made in addressing previously noted needs and to identify new areas of concern for future action. This intensive survey will allow Massachusetts to prioritize and develop a plan of action to address current preservation needs across the state.