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Conservation of Archival and Library Materials

Dept. Code: 
HI
Course Number: 
588
Course Credits: 
3
Course Instructor: 
Winston Atkins, Preservation Officer, Duke University Libraries
Course Format: 
Seminar
Offered Online: 
No

Introduction to archival materials. Examination of and practice in storage and care of paper and books, prints, engravings and maps. Films, transparencies, negatives, magnetic tapes and phonorecords. Emphasis on preventive conservation.