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Training Begins in Iraq to Strengthen the Preservation of Libraries and Archives
Training has commenced in Baghdad under the project Preservation of Libraries and Archives in Iraq: Building Capacity for Preventive Conservation, implemented by HERITΛGE in partnership with The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) and the National Library and Archives of Iraq, with the support of the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
A two-week specialised training course in document and archive preservation and management is currently underway at the National Library of Iraq. The training aims to strengthen the scientific and professional capacities of librarians and archivists, with a particular focus on preventive conservation and internationally recognised standards for the care and management of documentary heritage.
The course is delivered by an international team of experts, led by HERITΛGE’s Nicholas Saris and Maja Kominko. Through a combination of lectures and applied training, participants are introduced to practical conservation methodologies adapted to the Iraqi context.
Beyond technical training, the programme places strong emphasis on sustainability and institutional empowerment. Participants will develop and implement preservation projects within their respective institutions, supported by mentoring from the project team. The initiative also seeks to foster a national professional network, facilitating long-term knowledge exchange and cooperation among custodians of Iraq’s documentary heritage.
Through this project, HERITΛGE and its partners reaffirm their commitment to supporting the National Library and Archives of Iraq in its leading role in safeguarding the country’s documentary collections and strengthening the capacities of heritage professionals to preserve Iraq’s national memory for future generations.
Conservation Training in Iraq
The Heritage Management Organization (HERITAGE) and The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) announce a call for applications for training in preventive conservation, project management, and fundraising.
We invite applicants in Iraq, interested in archives and libraries, to apply for this exciting training opportunity. Employees of private and religious institutions, private universities, the Ministry of Culture, and NGOs, as well as university students, are eligible to apply.
A conservator at work conserving paper. Credit: TARII (Amanda Long)
The courses, spread over 6 months, will include a two-week training in Baghdad in January 2026 and a second two-week training in Sulaymaniyah in June 2026. Between the two trainings, students will complete a project and participate in several online sessions and tutorials. Travel expenses will be provided, as well as the necessary materials to implement their practical projects at their institutions.
At the end of the training, the participants will be able to:
– independently undertake preventive conservation projects in their institutions, and train others.
– write proposals and manage projects.
To apply, please fill in the form.
The application deadline is 20 November 2025.
Contact the training team with any questions at: [email protected]
The training is provided with the support of the US Embassy in Iraq.