Course Description & Objectives:
Consideration of the many factors contributing to the physical vulnerability of library and information materials of all kinds and overview of resources and strategies for those who determine preservation policy or manage the application of such policy. Objectives:
- To develop an understanding of the major causes of deterioration of library and archival materials.
- To identify the major components of a preservation program.
- To build an understanding of the options and strategies for preserving library and archival collections.
