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Preservation and conservation

  • Basic preservation guidelines for library and archive collections, 2003.
    Topics comprise theft, vandalism, pollution, light, etc. Available as a pdf
  • First do no harm, IFLA Preservation and Conservation Section, 2005.(Int.)
    McIlwaine, J.,
    A register of standards, codes of practice, guidelines, recommendations and similar works relating to preservation and conservation in libraries and archives. Available as a pdf
  • National Preservation Office (UK)
    Provides an independent focus for the preservation of and continuing accessibility to cultural heritage materials held in libraries, archives and museums in the United Kingdom and Ireland. [link]

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