Discusses the rationale for and possible uses of guidelines designed to facilitate the selection of rare books for conservation treatment by systematically evaluating monetary factors, intellectual and aesthetic values, projected use, and useability. References and notes are provided. (EJS)

Traces factors that have helped influence the current concern for preservation of college and university buildings and explains the problems and the solutions achieved on a number of campuses. (MLF)

Examines in detail approach of Library of Congress (LC) to selection and review of material for microfilming. Background of Preservation Microfilming Office, mission of program, selection of brittle material, role of LC custodial divisions, stack survey and inventory, cooperative activities, review process, gaps and missing material, and copyright…

This report explores the following types of emerging scholarship: (1) experimental--designed to develop and model a methodology for generating recorded information about a historical event or an academic discipline that might otherwise go undocumented; (2) open-ended--generates digital objects that are intended to be added to over time; (3)…

Library preservation programs have focused traditionally on two areas: (1) conservation or restoration techniques to preserve the original item as an artifact; or (2) reformatting of items to microfilm or digital formats to preserve the intellectual content. A collections conservation program focuses on the maintenance or stabilization of…

A dialogue by a noted public figure and a leading spokesman for the environment reveals opposing attitudes about the extent, value, and vocalization of the current ecological crusade. Progress and unending growth on one hand are contrasted with the need to respect our earth and environment on the other. (BL)

Guideposts for the librarian who seeks to establish a total conservation program: organizing the program and management in selection, screening, maintenance, treatment, personnel, costs, and cooperation. (Author/JS)

Presents guidelines for remodeling a school shop combining major considerations of funds, program changes, class management, and flexibility, with the needs of wiring, painting, and placement of equipment. (Author)

Reviews the preservation literature of 1981, with specific sections devoted to general articles and literature guides, association activities, collection surveys, conferences and workshops, conservation techniques, deacidification, exhibits, grants, national and local programs, nonbook materials, and paper. A 135-item bibliography is included. (JL)

Describes efforts to preserve important library materials at the Library of Congress through the use of two new technologies: a patented deacidification process in which books are placed in a vacuum chamber, and the use of optical disc recording techniques to miniaturize and store print and nonprint images. (JL)

Describes the New York Public Library's early preservational activities including its binding, repair, and maintenance programs. This is the first in a series of articles describing the library's activities in this area. (CHC)

Documents the debate that took place on March 19-20, 1979, between the library and publishing communities concerning the need for a National Periodicals Center and its potential roles in such areas as document delivery, bibliographic control, preservation, and communications. Librarians were generally in favor; the private sector remained opposed.…

The Dade County (Florida) school system saved building space and money with a records management program for student and administrative records and with a modern microfilm electronic filing system. (Author/MLF)

Examines the storage conditions and the circumstances surrounding the film storage facility fire in Suitland, Maryland, which destroyed over 13 million feet of film. Outlines possible causes for the fire and offers recommendations for prevention of such future disasters. (JMF)

This article focuses on criteria for identifying and selecting rare books, including date and age, book condition, provenance, aesthetic value, market value, availability, format, cultural value, historical value, and market demands. (Author/LRW)