That is a really friendly looking logo, so far. Two logos you’ve used that have
really caught my eye are the following:
I) From the backside of the silver coin, the “
Mind Your Business” logo is how I think of this one:

The symbolism is on point for the site. Corn wreathing a lovely & realistic rendering of a kiwi bird. Site logo included between the text centers a focal point, very easy on the eyes, not to mention cool. This is my favorite logo so far, only wish I had some merch with this on it. (One day I’ll get my hands on a coin!)
II) From around late Spring of this year. Used on official Rumble Kiwi Farms account, (which hosts special footage, distinct from the MATI live channel.) This one I think of as the official “
Custodian of Records” logo:

It follows in the same vein as the Mind Your Business logo, which I’m very pleased with. Contains main site logo in a similar position & has a kiwi bird depicted in a traditional heraldic fashion. Absolutely stunning! Love the nod to the file folder in the kiwi’s fore-claw, which is appropriate for this logos purpose of archives & records.
There have been a few other pieces of art that are used for logos & merch that I really like as well, one in particular, the “
Archive Everything” patch:

Cute, no nonsense, & good advice. Take to heart. Excellent.
All of the above are memorable & eye catching. Your new logo idea is a move in a good direction for its particular purpose.
It looks inviting, while still important. Being that the cause,
The United States Internet Preservation Society, is important & if successful will come across as something others want to join. It serves its purpose well for a logo. I think looking into Art Deco & even a bit of Art Nouveau fonts might help find the look you’ve envisioned if you haven’t already. Really like this new logo, especially considering it’s general purpose.