Happy World Day for Audiovisual Heritage!

Today, October 27, is the World Day for Audiovisual Heritage. This commemorative day was chosen by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) in 2005 to raise public consciousness about the importance of preserving recorded sound and moving image media. Along with the Co-ordinating Council of Audiovisual Archives Associations (CCAAA) and other institutions, UNESCO has focused global attention on the fragility of this heritage. This year the theme is “Archives at Risk: Protecting the World’s Identities” and coincides with the National Film Preservation Foundation's Web Launch and the American Archive of Public Broadcasting Web Launch. On this day, take advantage of the audiovisual archives in your current communities, learn more about preservation events happening around the world, and enjoy newly preserved films.