Description

Overview of principles and practices of archives preservation. Examines the physical composition of archival materials in all formats, causal agents that contribute to archival deterioration, the application of appropriate preservation and conservation methods, and various reformatting and rehousing techniques, including digitization. Explores the ways in which archivists select material for preservation, perform condition surveys, develop environmental controls, and formulate disaster planning and recovery programs. Use and access considerations are addressed, as are thetechnical aspects and limitations of various preservation options.

Instructor

Paula DeStefano

Syllabus

Spring 2008

http://history.fas.nyu.edu/docs/IO/1614/Preservation_Reformat_Syl_08.doc

Course Website

 

Course Number

G57.2013

Credits

4.0

Concentration

Both Archives and Public History

Required?

No

Semester offered

Fall

Frequency

Biannually

Prerequisites

None

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