Preserving Iowa’s Cultural Heritage, Together
ICPC connects and supports museums, libraries, and archives through training, resources, and collaboration—helping institutions care for collections and respond to preservation challenges.
What We Do
Our mission is to connect, progress, and support conservation and preservation activities among all Iowa cultural heritage institutions.
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ICPC’s events—including the SOS Conference and Preservation Destination—provide hands-on learning, behind-the-scenes access, and real-world preservation insight.
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Access preservation guides and best practices designed to support day-to-day collections care and long-term stewardship.
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Connect with a statewide community of preservation professionals to share knowledge, build partnerships, and strengthen institutions.
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Support and coordination for cultural institutions facing emergencies, including disaster preparedness and response assistance.
Who We Serve:
Museums
Libraries
Archives
Historical societies
Cultural heritage professionals and students
What We Do:
Connect: early career professionals with experienced professionals to expand conservation and preservation education and assistance.
Progress: conservation and preservation knowledge and practices among small and rural institutions.
Support: the statewide IMALERT emergency response system.
Join ICPC
Become part of a statewide network dedicated to preserving Iowa’s cultural heritage. ICPC membership connects you to training, resources, and a community of professionals working to strengthen collections care.
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