The survival of our cultural heritage is dependent on the survival of fragile materials in archives around the world: paper, parchment, photographs, audio recordings, videos, and, most recently, magnetic and optical formats. This thorough introduction helps librarians and archivists plan a preservation strategy and respond to the most pertinent threats to collections. Key topics covered include standards and policies; assessment; digital preservation; facility design; storage, handling, and transportation; disaster planning; exhibiting materials; access; and creation and use of copies or surrogates. Here is a comprehensive and practical guide to preserving your most valuable collections.
The survival of our cultural heritage is dependent on the survival of fragile materials in archives around the world: paper, parchment, photographs, audio recordings, videos, and, most recently, magnetic and optical formats. This thorough introduction helps librarians and archivists plan a preservation strategy and respond to the most pertinent threats to collections. Key topics covered include standards and policies; assessment; digital preservation; facility design; storage, handling, and transportation; disaster planning; exhibiting materials; access; and creation and use of copies or surrogates. Here is a comprehensive and practical guide to preserving your most valuable collections.
Preserving Archives
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Preserving Archives
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781856045773 |
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| Publisher: | Facet Publishing |
| Publication date: | 01/28/2007 |
| Pages: | 320 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.46(w) x 8.74(h) x 0.94(d) |