Discusses standards for converting library materials to a microfiche format and addresses the question of whether microfiche standards take preservation concerns into account. Reformatting, layout, corrections, additions, and bibliographic guides in microfiche are considered, and standards activities of the American Library Association (ALA) and…

Discussion of imaging in the fine arts focuses on retrieval and display of surrogate images from a collection and activities to restore, preserve, or conserve original objects. Issues are examined that relate to capturing or digitizing the image, resolution and display, storage and compression, and image distribution. (31 references) (LRW)

The Web-at-Risk project is a digital preservation project funded by the Library of Congress as part of the National Digital Information Infrastructure and Preservation Program. The project is developing a Web archiving service to enable curators to build, store, and manage archived collections of Web-published materials captured largely from U.S.…

This publication presents in-depth profiles of six high-performing partnerships funded by the Partnership for a Nation of Learners (PNL) and short profiles of the remaining grantees. The partnerships illustrate a range of examples of how museums, libraries, public broadcasters, and other vital community organizations can collaborate to address…

Imaging of artwork is an important aspect of art conservation, technical art history, and art authentication. Many forms of near-infrared (NIR) imaging are used by conservators, archaeologists, forensic scientists, and technical art historians to examine the underdrawings of paintings, to detect damages and restorations, to enhance faded or…

Because of the serious and rapid deterioration of post-1850 books in the collections of major research libraries, it is vital for these libraries to add a conservation librarian to their staffs and to develop conservation departments. (Author)

In an attempt to solve storage and preservation problems, in 1969 the United Nations made all their publications available in microfiche format. (JG)

Lack of conservation programs, inadequate and improper storage facilities for archives, and lack of book repair personnel and restoration programs have resulted in a life expectancy of less than 50 years for most library holdings. Recent efforts to find solutions to the problem are identified. (JAB)

Provides an overview of microfiche production and microfiche use worldwide and describes the use of microfiche in library preservation. Several advantages and disadvantages of microfiche compared with roll film are identified, and the need for archival standards is discussed. Eleven references are listed. (MES)

Outlines the conference proceedings assessing the problems in preserving information, books and materials. Possible solutions are suggested. (KP)

The American the Beautiful Fund (ABF) has for the past eight years been supporting imaginative urban design, the preservation of green spaces, and the protection of the character of small towns and vanishing Americana through staff assistance and modest seed grants. (JA)

This article details the adventures of locating old school records and the necessity of preserving them both for historical educational interest and for practical purposes such as documentation of peoples' ages. (JA)

Some of the basic techniques of preserving and restoring prints and drawings are outlined. Examination, dry cleaning, stain removal, mending, backing removal, and lining are discussed, as well as aspects of the complexity of bleaching, types and nature of some stains and discolorations, and materials of poor quality used by many framers. (Author)

Developing techniques for the preservation of theater library materials has always been a major problem confronting librarians and museum curators. The methods used are dependent upon the purpose of the collection and should be analyzed in accordance with the varied aspects of its handling and research use. (Author/NH)

Preservation, storage and shelving, handling and use, and tape copying are discussed. (5 references) (AB)