Archival administration is an area which has become popular in the study of librarianship in recent years. Maintaining historical documents is area of great interest to both students and professionals alike.
Preservation of library materials is a major concern for libraries. Librarians are frequently confronted with issues such as digitalization, brittle books, and deacidification. These issues need to be addressed. For those interested in this area of specialization, the following links should prove to be helpful. |
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National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)
Contains a great deal of information on its nationwide holdings, grant opportunities, and training resources both through NARA and through other organizations. |
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The National Union Catalog of Manuscript Collections
This link is a free-of-charge cooperative cataloging program operated by the Library of Congress. |
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The Smithsonian Institution
has an extensive list of informative sites featuring Library and Archival Exhibitions. |
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Library Preservation Glossary
contains general preservation terms compiled by the Australian Library. |
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Global Conservation Supplies
For those currently involved in archival management projects and preservation, Global Conservation Supplies is one of many companies which provide preservation materials for archival management.
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A Simple Book repair Manual
The web version of the Simple Book Repair Manual was created by members of Preservation Services, Dartmouth College Library. Copyright 1996 the Board of Trustees of Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire. All rights reserved. Permission is granted |
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Northeast Document Conservation Center
offers an online manual that discusses various factors of preservation. |
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Talas
is a buyer's guide that provides access to materials used in the preservation process. |
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The Abbey Newsletter Preservation of Library & Archival Materials
includes several issues and back issues of newsletters that deal with preservation. |
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Deacidification
is a common preservation method. This site explains deacidification and the role that deacidification plays in preservation management. |
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Kilgarin Center
The William and Margaret Kilgarlin Center for Preservation of the Cultural Record advances the preservation of the record of human experience, creativity, and discovery through education, research, and outreach. |
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RLG on Digital Preservation
(no longer maintained) addresses digitalization of library materials. This preservation technique is becoming a trend for many libraries. |
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