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The Preservation, Planning and Publications Committee of the Preservation and Reformatting Section (PARS) in the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services has created a Preservation Education Directory of ALA Accredited schools in the U.S. and Canada offering courses in preservation.
Preservation is an umbrella term which encompasses conservation and restoration; however, the terms are sometimes used interchangeably when referring to library and archive conservation. [6] Because conservation is one example of effort to preserve materials, it can be considered a subcategory of preservation. [7]
Pages in category "Preservation (library and archival science)" The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Preservation survey (also known as condition survey, conservation needs survey or preservation assessment) is the process of collecting and analyzing data about the physical condition of library materials. Preservation surveys are used by libraries to determine the condition of their collections and identify necessary actions for preserving ...
Collections policy statements of the Library of Congress (organised by field) [19] Collection policy statement of the B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library [20] at the Long Island University; Collections policy of the National Library of New Zealand (integrated digital and physical policy) [21] Collection and preservation policy for SunSITE ...
Conservation encompasses all the actions taken toward the long-term preservation of cultural heritage. Activities include examination, documentation, treatment, and preventive care, which is supported by research and education. [1] Object conservation is specifically the actions taken to preserve and restore cultural objects.
When a library collection experiences a mold outbreak, actions need to be taken to ensure preservation of materials and the good health of the people involved. Mold is more hazardous to those who have allergies or suffer from respiratory problems such as asthma. [18] Some mold species can irritate other parts of the body through prolonged exposure.
The British Library is responsible for several programmes in the area of digital preservation and is a founding member of the Digital Preservation Coalition and Open Preservation Foundation. Their digital preservation strategy is publicly available.