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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
  • NEW Disaster Management in Archives, Libraries and Museums
    Ashgate Publishing, April 2009, Pages: 244
    This book assesses the current state of disaster management in archives, libraries and museums in the UK and around the world, and provides recommendations for addressing current and future threats. Useful for professionals and policy makers involved in disaster management planning at a local and national level. [book]
  • 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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