Memory of the World Programme
Memory of the World Programme
Following the entry of documentary heritage in the Memory of the
World Register, activities relating to the preservation, access
and distribution components of the Programme may be undertaken.
These activities are those not identified as Memory of the World
projects. The following is a list of issues to be resolved by
the International Advisory Committee with the owner and custodian
of documentary heritage which is the subject of preservation,
access and distribution activities.
1. Preservation
1.1 Changes in physical condition requiring conservation treatment
1.2 Damage
1.3 Proposed conservation action
2. Access and Distribution
2.1 Limits on access, including cultural restrictions
2.2 Distribution - free provision of products
2.3 Product range and quality
2.4 Copyright
2.5 Protection of public investment, especially for private documentary heritage
2.6 Marketing strategy
3. Monitoring
3.1 Purpose, information required, timetable, assessment and reporting
