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About IPI
Research, Education, Products and Services in Support of Preservation since 1985
Mission
The Image Permanence Institute (IPI) is a recognized world leader in the development and deployment of sustainable practices for the preservation of images and cultural property. IPI accomplishes this through a balanced program of research, education, products and services that meet the needs of individuals, companies, and institutions.About IPI
IPI is a nonprofit, university-based laboratory devoted to preservation research. It is the world’s largest independent laboratory with this specific scope. IPI was founded in 1985 through the combined efforts and sponsorship of the Rochester Institute of Technology and the Society for Imaging Science and Technology. Funding for IPI's preservation research and outreach efforts has come primarily from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. IPI provides information, consulting services, practical tools and preservation technology to libraries, archives, and museums worldwide. The imaging and consumer preservation industries also use IPI’s consulting, testing and educational services.
Areas of Research and Expertise
- The nature of photographic images and other forms of print media
- Information and technical support for the archival and photographic conservation profession
- Sustainable practices in environmental management and preservation
- The stability of imaging and information media and digital print preservation
- Development of ISO Standards for imaging media and preservation
Education and Outreach Activities
- Seminars, workshops, and talks in IPI areas of expertise
- Advice and consultations on preservation and sustainable practice
- Internships
- Print Publications
- Informational Websites and E-newsletters
Products and Services
- Environmental monitoring and analysis tools, services and consultation
- Testing of imaging materials and archival storage products
- Media collection surveys
- Downloads
- Storage Guides and other Publications
- Papers, Articles, and Reports by IPI staff
- Newsletter Archive
- Online Store
IPI Awards
IPI and its staff have been recognized for their work through various industry and civic awards, including:
- Technical Achievement Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (1997)
- Fuji Gold Medal from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (1998)
- Preservation Publication Award from the Society of American Archivist (1999)
- Silver Light Award for Career Achievement in the Preservation of Moving Images from Association of Moving Image Archivists to James Reilly (2002)
- Certificate of recognition awarded to Dr. Peter Adelstein by the International Imaging Industry Association for his contributions to international standards (2003)
- HP Image Award awarded to James M. Reilly for outstanding contributions and devotion to the field of image preservation and permanence (2007)
IPI Staff
View staff photographs and bios for everyone at IPI.
IPI Facility
IPI's 6500-square-foot facility on the RIT campus is one of the finest and best-equipped centers in the world for testing imaging and recording materials and for conducting preservation research.
IPI Board of Advisors and Primary Funders
Our Board of Advisors oversees our research and consulting activities.
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