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.
http://history.fas.nyu.edu/docs/IO/1614/Preservation_Reformat_Syl_08.doc
G57.2013
4.0
Both Archives and Public History
No
Fall
Biannually
None