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Katie Smith is new to the Archives, working as the education and communication coordinator for the conservation labs at the National Archives since January. She feels passionately about at-home preservation: a passion that began to form when she learned that a portion of her family’s heirlooms were lost due to arson and theft several years ago. Since then, she has received degrees in liberal arts from Brigham Young University, a book binding degree from North Bennet Street School, and book conservation degrees from West Dean College in England. She has conserved items from all over the world Katie Smith for major universities, religious institutions, private individuals, cultural communities, and government bodies. These institutions includes Education and Communication Coordinator Harvard, Cambridge, the LDS Church, the Church of England, New Zealand cultural communities, and the English Navy to name a few. Nat ional Archives at College Park, MD Some of her recent publications include detecting forgeries and sourcing bookbinding structures in early America.

Taking Care of your Family Heirlooms

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Questions to ask Vendors: 1. Will you do a pilot test? 2. Do you digitize in-house? 3. What file type am I getting back? (.mp3 for sharing, .wav for archiving). 4. Do you adjust your equipment to get the best quality product?

Where do I go for help?

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Email: preservation@nara.org

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Don’t get overwhelmed. Work and plan slowly. Gradually you will see the results of your efforts.

Thank you Questions?

Thank you for attending! If we did not get to your question, you may submit it to inquire@nara.gov Today’s video recording and materials will remain available at www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair