Library Collections Conservation Discussion Group 2006: The Changing Role of Collections Conservation II: New Workflows and New Collection Paradigms: Conservation's Role in Off-Site Storage Workflows and Projects
Issue Date
2006Author
Baker, Whitney
McCarthy, Christine
Publisher
American Institute for Conservation, Book and Paper Group
Type
Article
Published Version
http://cool.conservation-us.org/coolaic/sg/bpg/annual/v25/bp25-12.pdfMetadata
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The Library Collections Conservation Discussion
Group (LCCDG) co-chairs presented two topics for discussion at the AIC Providence meeting: (1) conservation’s role in off-site storage workflows; and (2) conservation’s role in digitization workflows.
Discussion Topic 1: Many research libraries have
recently secured or are currently constructing off-site storage buildings to house low-use and special library
materials. Conservation unit staff are often involved in
building design considerations, collection development
decision-making, and preparation and transfer of materials
to these new storage areas.
Discussion Topic 2: The introduction of digitization
projects has also changed the nature of the work conservators perform. We have become increasingly involved in selecting materials, providing conservation treatment before and after scanning, educating digitization staff, and preserving newly created digital collections.
Because the discussion on topic 1 was lengthy, sufficient
time was not available to address topic 2. Therefore,
topic 2 will be offered for discussion at a subsequent
LCCDG meeting.
Description
This open discussion took place on June 18, 2006, during the AIC 34nd Annual Meeting, June 16–19, 2006, Providence , Rhode Island
Collections
Citation
Baker, Whitney, and Christine McCarthy. 2006. Library Collections Conservation Discussion Group 2006: The changing role of collections conservation II: New workflows and new collection paradigms: Conservation's role in off-site storage workflows and projects.” Book and Paper Group Annual 25: 49-54.
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