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Introduction to the Preservation and Conservation of Library and Archival Materials

Dominican University
Dept. Code: 
LIS
Course Number: 
713
Course Credits: 
3 Semester Hours
Offered Online: 
No

Introduces students to the concepts and fundamentals of preservation and conservation of library and archival records and materials. Students learn about the environmental and structural causes and control of deterioration, conservation and repair, storage and reformatting, disaster preparedness and risk management, binding and security. Students are also introduced to strategies and best practices for preservation planning and management of preservation programs and resources.