The Preservation Resource Needs of Michigan's Public Libraries

Public libraries throughout Michigan are engaged in a constant struggle to preserve their collections. Public library preservation labors require a set of resources-skills, materials, vendors, and financial support. Michigan's public libraries were invited to participate in a survey designed to...

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Published in:Library & archival security 2010-07, Vol.23 (2), p.79-103
Main Authors: Driedger, Kevin, Mika, Joseph J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
book repair
Collection
collection preservation
Information management
Information science
Labor
Libraries
Library science
Michigan
Michigan public libraries
Preservation
preservation resources
Preserves
Public libraries
Security
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Summary:Public libraries throughout Michigan are engaged in a constant struggle to preserve their collections. Public library preservation labors require a set of resources-skills, materials, vendors, and financial support. Michigan's public libraries were invited to participate in a survey designed to inquire into their current preservation resources and their preservation resource needs. Survey results revealed that Michigan's public libraries are making several inroads to preserve their collections but, nevertheless, have unmet preservation resource needs. These preservation resource requirements require innovative and financial solutions to meet these needs.
ISSN:0196-0075
1540-9511
DOI:10.1080/01960075.2010.492716