Preservation of Library Collections
The University Libraries Preservation Committee promotes efforts to preserve the content and medium of library collections and resources by making recommendations to the Library director regarding preservation management, essential to the Library's mission of supporting the learning, teaching, research and service goals of the University. Responsibilities of the Preservation Committee include:
- conducting collection condition surveys
- monitoring environmental conditions which affect library materials
- recommending guidelines for the care, protection, and handling of material
- educating and informing Library personnel and the public about preservation measures and issues
- developing and maintaining resources related to preservation
- participating in facility planning
- and cooperating with Library personnel and committees as well as other agencies, organizations, institutions and groups to advance the preservation of library collections and resources
The Preservation Committee is a standing committee of the Library whose members are appointed for staggered two-year terms by the Director. The Committee shall select its own chairperson to serve for two years and may invite non-committee members with special knowledge, skills, or interest to serve on various task forces and subcommittees to carry out its work. A representative of the Disaster Preparedness and Safety Committee shall serve as a member of the Preservation Committee, and a representative from the Preservation Committee shall serve on the Disaster Preparedness and Safety Committee.
Membership
- Stephen Dew (Administration), Chair
- Herman Trojanowski (University Archives), Secretary
- Michelle Belden (University Archives)
- Sarah Dorsey (Music Library)
- Paul Hessling (Cataloging)
- Stacey Krim (Acquisitions)
- Cat McDowell (Electronic Resources and Information Technology)
- Ann Perdue (Access Services)
- Audrey Sage (Bindery)
- Carolyn Shankle (Special Collections)
- Mark Schumacher (Reference and Instructional Services)
- Jamie Williams (Acquisitions)
- Sha Li Zhang (Ex Officio--Administration)
Public Preservation
Collection Care
Virtual Preservation Exhibits
Digital Preservation
Collections Security
Preservation Literature
Preservation Organizations
