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Cover image of the CLIR report "An Overview of Emulation as a Preservation Method" by Kaltman, Eric, Schwaid-Lindner, Winnie, Jonathan, Drey, Borman, Andrew, Garnett, Alex, Masinter, Larry, published 2025.

2025

An Overview of Emulation as a Preservation Method

Kaltman, Eric, Schwaid-Lindner, Winnie, Jonathan, Drey, Borman, Andrew, Garnett, Alex, Masinter, Larry

2025-07-16

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Cover image of the CLIR report "Creating Ethical Temporary Positions in Archives: Best Practices and Case Studies" by Dean, Courtney, Lehman, Monika, Messick, Kit, Quigley, Sarah, Sayles, Sheridan Leigh, Starratt, Laura, Tessler, Camila Zorrilla, published 2024.

2024

Creating Ethical Temporary Positions in Archives: Best Practices and Case Studies

Dean, Courtney, Lehman, Monika, Messick, Kit, Quigley, Sarah, Sayles, Sheridan Leigh, Starratt, Laura, Tessler, Camila Zorrilla

2024-12-17

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Cover image of the CLIR report "The Story of the Modern Seed Library: A Historical Analysis of Seed Saving, Its Evolution Through the Ages, and Its Current Impact on Community, Culture, and Connection" by Embree, Jennifer K., Gilman, Neyda V., published 2024.

2024

The Story of the Modern Seed Library: A Historical Analysis of Seed Saving, Its Evolution Through the Ages, and Its Current Impact on Community, Culture, and Connection

Embree, Jennifer K., Gilman, Neyda V.

2024-09-04

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Cover image of the CLIR report "Profiles in Data and Software Curation" by Kouper, Inna, published 2024.

2024

Profiles in Data and Software Curation

Kouper, Inna

2024-04-15

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Recordings at Risk Applicant Q&A Webinar, January 26, 2026

January 27, 2026

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Digitizing Hidden Collections: Amplifying Unheard Voices Recipient Webinar, January 12, 2026

January 14, 2026

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Recordings at Risk Applicant Webinar, December 2, 2025

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Featured Collection: Annual Reports

Explore our archive of CLIR's Annual Reports. Currently featuring 77 annual reports.

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Annual Report: 2023-2024

2025-02-13

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Annual Report, 2021-2022

2023-01-27

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2021 - 2022 Annual Report

2022-07-01

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