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PRESERVING ARCHIVES, 2ed.

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Call no.
: 025.84/FOR
Author
: Helen Forde and Jonathan Rhys-Lewis
Contributor
: Nur Syamimi Abdullah
Summary
Access to documentary heritage files from people all over the world that give them their identity and ensure their rights depend on the survival of fragile materials: paper, parchments, photo materials, audiovisual materials and, most recently, magnetic, optical and increasingly digital formats . The main importance of such survival is widely recognized but is sometimes speedily ignored to provide a better means of access. But without basic materials, no services can be offered. Preservation is the heart of archival activity. Architects in all types of organizations face questions about how to plan a conservation strategy in imperfect circumstances, or face a sudden emergency. This book considers the causes of threats to basic materials, outlines available conservation options and offers flexible solutions that apply in a variety of situations. It offers various case studies and examples from international specialists. This revised edition includes additional material on digital preservation and green buildings and a new chapter on volunteer management and training, which reflects the main concerns for many archiving institutions. This book is good for activists, librarians, curators and fans, trained and not trained, in museums, local study centers and voluntary communities who need clear and good advice.