Practical preservation and conservation strategies for libraries
By: Brian J. Baird ; illustrated by Jody Brown
Contributors: Brown, Jody (Illustrator), illustrator
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 137
ISBN-13: 9781538109588; 9781538109595
Subjects: Books; Conservation and restoration; Library materials; Handbooks, manuals
Description: "Designed as a "how-to" manual, Practical Preservation and Conservation Strategies for Libraries provides librarians with information to help them grapple with specific preservation challenges by identifying areas of concern, optimizing the use of resources put towards preservation, and establishing goals for continual improvement over time."--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-133) and index.
Table of contents: title: Crossing the preservation rubicon; title: Environmental conditions; title: Use patterns; title: Collection development; title: Preservation resources available; title: Library binding; title: In-house book repair; title: Preservation treatment decision making; title: Training staff and patrons on care and handling of library materials; title: Disaster planning; title: Digital preservation.