Library Preservation and Conservation Tutorial

Table of Contents

Management and Planning

Care and Handling:

• Housekeeping
• Shelving
• Handling

Environment:

• Climate Control
• Passive Climate Control
• Mold
• Pest Control

Security:

• Security Measures
• Emergenices

Disasters:

• Getting Started
• Readiness
• Response and Recovery

Preservation

• The Nature of Materials:
  • Clay
  • Papyrus
  • Parchment
  • Palm Leaf
  • Paper
  • Photographs
  • Film
  • Sound Recordings
• Conservation:
  • Basic Remedial
  • Major Remedial
  • Indigenous Materials
  • Collection Level
  • Stabilization and Housing
• Facilities:
  • In House or Vendors
  • Space and Location
  • Equipment and Furniture
  • Suppliers
  • Layout
• Reformatting:
  • Photocopy
  • Microform
  • Digital Imaging

Building Capacity

• Training:
  • Staff and Users
  • Resources
  • Spreading the Word
• Education:
  • Training the Trainers
  • Forms of Education
  • A Model Solution

Supporting the Effort

• Resources:
  • Management Review
• Public Relations:
  • Publicity

Resources

• Helpful Links
• Self-Assessment
• Glossary
• FAQ
• Downloads