The association aims to advise archives and collections on conservation and restoration matters, as well as to conduct training and courses in the fields of conservation, restoration, and bookbinding. Additionally, the association aims to carry out restoration and conservation work on archive, library, and museum materials. The association may establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad and participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, as well as conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. The association may acquire, encumber, dispose of, and manage real property in Switzerland and abroad. It may also provide financing on its own account or on behalf of others, as well as provide guarantees and sureties for subsidiaries and third parties.