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Preservation Partners: Engaging staff in preservation efforts.

Preservation Partners: Engaging staff in preservation efforts.

Authors :
Drewes, Jeanne
Source :
IFLA Conference Proceedings. 2006, p1-6. 6p.
Publication Year :
2006

Abstract

Preservation advocacy is a key component to protecting collections by engaging and convincing staff to think about how their actions affect the collections. In the same way that conservation of natural resources is now seen as a responsibility for the many and not the few, so too preservation of library collections is not the domain of one but of every one. Institutional understanding of the value of collections, and the appropriate handling and care of those collections is a key component in their longevity. Giving staff a sense of ownership, helping them see themselves as part of the solution can inspire staff to be part of the effort to prolong the life of collections. Using a variety of means from funny skits for staff meetings, to informational web sites, to library displays with examples of damaged materials; the furthering of understanding about micro damage and the best techniques for handling fragile materials is all part of a full range of methods used to boost understanding and engage staff in considering how their own behavior affects collection conditions. This paper will share a multitude of simple but successful means to engage staff in preservation activities whether as part of their normal job in handling materials or as part of a group that works on specific preservation projects such as disaster mitigation planning, cleaning projects or inventorying materials for conservation treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
IFLA Conference Proceedings
Publication Type :
Conference
Accession number :
44254162