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Bibliography of Preservation Literature, 1983-1996
Schnare, Robert E.; Swartzburg, Susan G.; Cunha, George M.
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Description for Bibliography of Preservation Literature, 1983-1996
Hardback. This bibliography highlights the organizations and other resources that will assist in aspects of collection preservation, from protective wrappers to magnetic media to acquisition. While not avoiding controversial issues, it addresses the pragmatic concerns of collection preservation. Num Pages: 840 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: 3JJPN; 3JJPR; GBCR; GLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 149 x 51. Weight in Grams: 1098.
Preservation encompasses both the prevention of damage and conservation — the physical treatment of damaged objects. Deteriorating books, environmental control, building maintenance, housekeeping and storage, electronic systems, security, and disaster planning and recovery are some of the concerns faced by preservation managers. Consequently, collaboration between collection management, conservators, and scientists is essential to successfully safeguarding materials. The Bibliography of Preservation Literature, 1983-1996, highlights the organizations and other resources that will assist in all aspects of collection preservation; from protective wrappers to magnetic media to acquisition and organization. Professional organizations such as the American Library Association, the Society of American ... Read more
Preservation encompasses both the prevention of damage and conservation — the physical treatment of damaged objects. Deteriorating books, environmental control, building maintenance, housekeeping and storage, electronic systems, security, and disaster planning and recovery are some of the concerns faced by preservation managers. Consequently, collaboration between collection management, conservators, and scientists is essential to successfully safeguarding materials. The Bibliography of Preservation Literature, 1983-1996, highlights the organizations and other resources that will assist in all aspects of collection preservation; from protective wrappers to magnetic media to acquisition and organization. Professional organizations such as the American Library Association, the Society of American ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
840
Condition
New
Number of Pages
840
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810837126
SKU
V9780810837126
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99-15
About Schnare, Robert E.; Swartzburg, Susan G.; Cunha, George M.
Robert E. Schnare Jr. is the Director of the U.S. Naval War College Library. The late Susan G. Swartzburg and George M. Cunha were both great contributors to the field of preservation.
Reviews for Bibliography of Preservation Literature, 1983-1996
...well deserves a place on the preservation bookshelf alongside its antecedents.
Npo Journal
In succinct prose this overview of the profession's development also enumerates the problems and issues faced by managers and collections — a textbook introduction ideal for the classroom...This work is a fitting tribute to the life of work of those late pioneers and luminaries in ... Read more
Npo Journal
In succinct prose this overview of the profession's development also enumerates the problems and issues faced by managers and collections — a textbook introduction ideal for the classroom...This work is a fitting tribute to the life of work of those late pioneers and luminaries in ... Read more