Knowing the need and optimising the preservation of library and archive collections
1 March 2013, 10.00-16.00
British Library Conference Centre, 96 Euston Road, London NW1 2DB
This one day conference presents the findings from a recent analysis of the state of preservation in libraries and archives, Knowing the Need, 2006-2011 alongside complementary projects which share the goal of understanding the issues on which the long-term use of collections depend.
The conference uses the Knowing the Need, 2006-2011 findings to highlight the areas in which preservation practice is strong, and identify where there are common weaknesses. It looks at an apparent lack of discrimination in the application of preservation strategies and uses discussion sessions to investigate the reasons for this. It challenges decision-makers to be more selective in their decision making and prioritisation in order to optimise their preservation activity. It suggests next steps for those who influence and are engaged in preservation activity and tests the appetite for working together to improve the status quo.
To be part of the discussion, please register using the booking form below.
Topics include:
Findings from Knowing the Need, 2006-2011 – Caroline Peach
The RLUK project ‘Unique and Distinctive Collections’ – Alison Cullingford
Environmental control as a preservation strategy – Dr Barry Knight
Surrogacy: past practice, future intention – Deborah Novotny
A project to establish the preservation needs of archives in Scotland – Linda Ramsay
Cost: £40 + VAT = £48 including lunch and refreshments
To book, please visit: http://www.bl.uk/blpac/ktnconference.html
Caroline Peach
Head of Preservation Advisory Centre
96 Euston Road
London NW1 2DB
United Kingdom
www.bl.uk/blpac
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