The arlington historical society will build upon a previous imls project to inventory, digitize, and rehouse over 16,000 objects that are currently at the most at risk for potential collections…

The Arlington Historical Society received a $254,702 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. This grant will support the inventory, digitization, and rehousing of over 16,000 at-risk objects in the museum's collection, including archival materials, photographs, books, ceramics, glass, and textiles. Planned activities include the installation of high-density rolling storage units, digitization of items, updating catalog records, and rehousing the collections. The digitized items and metadata will be added to the museum's collections management system and an online platform to increase public access for educators, researchers, and the general public. The project will run from September 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026.

The arlington historical society will build upon a previous imls project to inventory, digitize, and rehouse over 16,000 objects that are currently at the most at risk for potential collections management issues. This subset of the museum's collection includes archival materials, photographs, books, ceramics glass, and textiles. Planned activities include the installation of high-density rolling storage units, digitizing items, updating catalog records, and rehousing collections. Digitized items and their associated metadata will be added to the museum's collections management system and uploaded to an online platform permitting increased access for educators, researchers, and the public.