Author: Sylvie Freedman

Sylvie Freedman is soon to be graduate of Pratt School of Information, receiving their MLIS in Spring 2025. They also hold a BA in Visual Studies and a BFA in Fine Arts with a minor in printmaking from The New School.

As an artist and an art history researcher they have spent their time in library school with a strong interest in rare books, special collections, and art librarianship. Their art historical background and interest in visual and cultural studies guide their work as an information professional. With a special interest in the impact of war and other political factors on cultural heritage and the information professionals role in preserving and uplifting art and information in the face of threat.

This year they had a fellowship at the Watson Library within the Metropolitan Museum of Art and are presenting about the project that was completed there.

Preservation of Cultural Sites and Artifacts During Wartimes

This article and presentation are an overview of some of the foreign policies implemented regarding cultural heritage protection during wartimes. With specific focus on the Gulf Wars in…