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The International Register of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme is now open for submissions
UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme seeks to encourage the preservation of, access to and awareness of the world’s documentary heritage. An important part of the Programme is its Registers, which recognise documentary heritage of outstanding significance.
Successful inscriptions have been able to use this prestigious award in funding bids, to raise awareness of documentary heritage, and to improve the management of collections. There is an International Register recognising collections of outstanding international
significance, as well as a UK Register recognising collections of outstanding significance to the UK.
Nominations are now being invited to the prestigious International Register. To find out more go to
http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/resources/news-and-in-focus-articles/all-news/news/unesco_memory_of_the_world_programme_calls_for_new_nominations_for_the_international_register_2016_2017_nomination_cycle/.
Please note that the UK Register is currently accepting nominations and the closing date for applications is Friday 29 January 2016. For enquiries about the UK Register contact Matthew McMurrary (Secretary) at
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Michael Heaney
Formerly Executive Secretary, Bodleian Libraries