The challenge for any presidential-library architect only begins with warehousing vast accumulations of documentarymaterial and creating a landmark that will attract tourists and donations.
Through a wide network of experts, mechanisms have been adopted that foster the exchange of information and promote the key work of preservation and access to documentarymaterial.
The Programme, set up by UNESCO ten years ago to preserve and promote documentary heritage, much of which is endangered, helps networks of experts to exchange information and raise resources for preservation, digitization and dissemination of documentarymaterial.