News Release: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum Receives Conservation Bookshelf

AUBURN - Treasured objects and artifacts held by the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum will be preserved for future generations with help from the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of conservation books, DVDs and online resources donated by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the primary source of federal funding of the nation's museums and libraries.

Matt Short, Executive Vice President of the Museum said, "The Conservation Bookshelf has provided the museum at no cost the most up-to-date conservation and collections management resources. The topics range from emergency planning for collections to proper care, storage and handling of paper artifacts. These books and DVDs will enhance our ability to properly care for the collection."

"We are pleased to announce the first group of IMLS Bookshelf recipients. These small libraries and museums are taking up the charge of caring for America's heritage," said Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of IMLS. "A recent national study tells a sobering story about the state of America's library and museum collections. Without immediate action we stand to lose important collections that are at the heart of the American story."

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum is among the first to receive this essential set of resources based on an application describing the needs and plans for care of its collections. The IMLS Bookshelf focuses on collections typically found in art or history museums.

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum - where the world's finest cars of yesterday live today! Over 120 classic, antique, vintage and special interest cars are displayed with other automotive related exhibits on three floors. The museum is located in the original 1930s national headquarters of the legendary Auburn Automobile Company and is a National Historic Landmark. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. year round. In 2008, plan a visit and bring your family to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, a place where automotive history comes to life! acdmuseum.org

To learn more go to: www.acdmuseum.org