The Preservation Self-Assessment Program (PSAP) is a free online tool that helps collection managers prioritize efforts to improve conditions of collections. Through guided evaluation of materials, storage/exhibit environments, and institutional policies, the PSAP produces reports on the factors that impact the health of cultural heritage materials, and defines the points from which to begin care.
Any organization that collects paper documents, photographic and image materials, and audiovisual media could benefit from the PSAP, including library special collections, archives, museums, and historical societies. Like the Audiovisual Self-Assessment Program (AvSAP) which preceded it, the PSAP is designed to assist in organizations where little to no prior preservation training exists.
The PSAP was developed by the University of Illinois Libraries through the generous support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Format ID Guide
https://psap.library.illinois.edu/format-id-guide
Glossary
https://psap.library.illinois.edu/glossary
Bibliography
https://psap.library.illinois.edu/bibliography