In the 21st century, collecting institutions continue to expand the role of the audience with a renewed focus on user engagement, active learning, and community input. In this session, we will delve into the preservation implications of how rare materials are presented and used in cultural heritage institutions.

This session explores new strategies for designing practical preservation spaces in contemporary archives, libraries, and storage facilities. Come hear our speakers discuss the frontlines of preservation as seen through the perspectives of user-centered design, sustainability, and the cutting-edge technology available for preservation systems and built environments.