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Introduction to Preservation and Reformatting

New York University History Department
Dept. Code: 
G57
Course Number: 
2013
Course Credits: 
4
Course Instructor: 
Paula DeStefano
Course Format: 
Colloquium/Laboratory
Offered Online: 
No

Overview of the principles and practices of archival preservation. Examines physical composition of archival materials, causes for deterioration, reformatting techniques, preservation selection, condition surveys, disaster planning and recovery.

Relates to GPAS Component(s): 
Conservation
Digital Records and Access Systems
Management and Administration
Preservation