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Parisi, Paul A.; Terrill-Oldham, Jan – School Library Journal, 1986
Contains a glossary of 33 terms for book preservation intended for use with the text of the eighth edition of "Library Binding Institute Standard for Library Binding." It defines words not easily understood by laypersons that actually appear in the standards and should be used along with the illustrations. (EM)
Descriptors: Books, Glossaries, Library Materials, Preservation

Bell, Nancy J. – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Descriptions of two methods of photoduplication commonly employed--transfer method (uses plain paper) and direct process method (depends on coated surface paper)--include basic considerations for optimum storage, handling, and care. Color copying and problems associated with xerography are noted. Twelve sources are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Library Materials, Preservation, Reprography, Technological Advancement
Welsh, William J. – Library Journal, 1987
The Deputy Librarian of Congress responds to a Library Journal editorial on the Library of Congress' role in the development of the diethyl zinc process in preservation technology. Safety issues, DEZ as prototype, progress and success claims, deciding which books to save, and why DEZ should be used are explained. (EM)
Descriptors: Library Materials, Library Role, National Libraries, Preservation

Bell, Nancy J. – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Presents 33 monographic and periodical sources as an introduction to the field of preservation and conservation. Preservation of library and archival materials is highlighted. Annotations are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Archives, Library Materials, Preservation

Kruger, Betsy – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1988
Examines efforts of the Research Libraries Group to use RLIN (Research Libraries Information Network) to support cooperative and individual member library preservation activities. Areas covered include enhancements to make item-specific microform information available and efforts to code information on the physical condition of materials. (30…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Library Materials, Library Networks
Hendriks, Klaus B. – 1984
Intended for use by archivists, curators, and others responsible for the acquisition and preservation of documentary materials in photographic form, this publication describes the nature of photographic media and recommended conservation measures. It is noted that the major emphasis is on black-and-white photographic materials, with some…
Descriptors: Archives, Guidelines, Library Materials, Museums

Montori, Carla J. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
This extensive annotated bibliography of publications on library materials preservation lists conference proceedings, program reports, and articles on a broad spectrum of topics including: (1) standards; (2) selection for preservation; (3) commercial library binding; (4) conservation treatments; (5) reformatting; (6) research; (7) emergencies; (8)…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Conference Proceedings, Grants, Guidelines

Lynch, Clifford A.; Brownrigg, Edwin B. – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Digital technologies should be considered a method of preservation for library materials. Current conservation strategies of restoration, deacidification, and microfilming are expensive, and they limit access. Digitization offers improved access while preserving materials and reflects a change in the library role from depository of printed…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Electronic Publishing, Information Dissemination
New York State Library, Albany. Div. of Library Development. – 1990
This workbook is intended to aid in the preparation of the New York State Conservation/Preservation Discretionary Grant Program application and should be used in conjunction with the current Discretionary Grant Guidelines. The workbook contains hints on grant writing, a completed sample cover sheet and other application forms, good and…
Descriptors: Grantsmanship, Guidelines, Library Materials, Preservation
Association of Research Libraries, Washington, DC. Office of Management Studies. – 1980
In a March 1980 Systems and Procedures Exchange Center (SPEC) survey on preservation activities in Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member institutions, 40 libraries reported having conducted a formal preservation study or needs assessment, 28 had adopted planning or policy documents, and 58 reported operating an active preservation program…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Materials, Library Planning
Harger, Elaine; And Others – 1987
This handbook is designed to assist library staff in implementing preservation programs, including first-time binding for pamphlets, monographs, and serials; rebinding; protective housing for deteriorated materials; replacement; and preservation microfilming. Services available from both commercial and in-house sources are described and guidelines…
Descriptors: Books, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Collections

Milevski, Robert J.; Nainis, Linda – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
Presents a plan for establishing an in-house repair unit to complement a library's overall preservation program. Issues and procedures for physical and personnel resources are delineated and a four-stage decision-making process for selecting material for treatment is recommended. (Author/EM)
Descriptors: Employment Qualifications, Guidelines, Library Equipment, Library Facilities
Commission on Preservation and Access Newsletter, 1993
This document consists of all 11 issues of this newsletter published in 1993 (November-December was a combined issue). The newsletter reports on cooperative national and international preservation activities and is written primarily for university administrators and faculty, library and archives administrators, preservation specialists and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrators, Conferences, Donors

Wortman, William A. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1987
The 1986 literature on collection management is reviewed under six major headings: (1) general overview; (2) materials; (3) kinds of users and libraries; (4) evaluation and cooperation; (5) selection, acquisitions, and allocation; and (6) access, weeding, and preservation. A list of 251 references is provided. (MES)
Descriptors: Library Collection Development, Library Cooperation, Library Material Selection, Library Materials
Schechter, Abraham A. – 1999
This book addresses some common preservation techniques that invariably become necessary in library and archival collections of any size. The procedures are described in chronological sequence, and photographs show the techniques from the viewpoint of the person actually doing the work. The recommended repair methods can be accomplished using…
Descriptors: Archives, Cleaning, Guidelines, Library Collections