This opportunity provides libraries funds to support preservation planning goals and the identification of digital collections stewardship. Preservation assessment types include physical preservation assessments, digital curation readiness assessments, and fine and decorative art and object condition reports. Awarded libraries will contract with an MBLC-approved preservation consultant able to conduct one or more site visit(s), assess the overall state of the facility, condition(s), and/or object(s), identify areas of concern and potential improvements, and complete the assessment process via delivery of a formal Preservation Assessment report. The entirety of the award must be paid to the selected preservation consultant.