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Welcome to the Facilities section of the Library Preservation
and Conservation Tutorial.
The location of preservation/conservation operations
usually depends on the age of the library or archive
and the overall objectives of the institution. In buildings
constructed before 1950, space was allocated often for
a bindery and sometimes for a microfilming unit. Beginning
in the mid-1960s, less attention was focused on preservation;
only modest preservation facilities were planned for
buildings constructed during this period.
More interest has been focused on preservation over
the last twenty years. There is growing concern about
the need to preserve the world's cultural heritage,
and administrators are now faced with difficult choices
over facilities to accommodate old and new library/archive
functions. Attempts to establish preservation operations
in buildings not designed to house them have resulted
in awkward space allotment, stress as different library
departments vie for space, and increased strain on already
tight budgets.
Space is becoming even more of a problem as libraries
and archives fill up with research materials, and as
the wave of new technologies diverts attention from
preservation.
Below is an outline of some of the topics covered in
this section.
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House or Vendors
In this section, learn more about the criteria
that help determine whether to use vendors.
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Space
and Location
Learn more about conservation operations.
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Equipment
and Furniture
Learn more about the equipment and furniture needed
to maintain your facilities.
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Suppliers
View links to suppliers in Europe and the United
States.
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Layout
This section outlines some basic layout requirements.
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Reality Check
Test your understanding of facility preservation/conservation
operations.
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