Bibliography of Preservation Literature, 1983-1996

Preservation encompasses both the prevention of damage and conservation — the physical treatment of damaged objects. Deteriorating books, environmental control, building maintenance, housekeeping and storage, electronic systems, security, and disaster planning and recovery are some of the concerns faced by preservation managers. Consequently, collaboration between collection management, conservators, and scientists is essential to successfully safeguarding materials. The Bibliography of Preservation Literature, 1983-1996, highlights the organizations and other resources that will assist in all aspects of collection preservation; from protective wrappers to magnetic media to acquisition and organization. Professional organizations such as the American Library Association, the Society of American Archivists, the Guild Book Workers, and the Association of Moving Image Archivists are cited. While not shying away from controversial issues, the comprehensive volume addresses the pragmatic concerns of modern collection preservation. Provides access to the best strategies and advice available today in an organized, easily accessible format.

...well deserves a place on the preservation bookshelf alongside its antecedents., In succinct prose this overview of the profession's development also enumerates the problems and issues faced by managers and collections — a textbook introduction ideal for the classroom...This work is a fitting tribute to the life of work of those late pioneers and luminaries in the conservation and preservation fields, Susan Schwartszburg and George Cunha...a welcoming first port of call., ...should be read by all librarians, as an overview of the importance of preservation in our mission of linking our patrons with the information they need...an essential title for libraries supporting library science, archives, or preservation programs., ...an extensive and impressive compilation of preservation reference materials for libraries and archives., A comprehensive bibliographic survey of preservation literature published during the years 1983 to 1996 and also offers the reader a sweeping look at the changes faced by preservationists today...This book belongs in any library, archive, museum or other institution that aspires to that goal.

Robert E. Schnare Jr. is the Director of the U.S. Naval War College Library. The late Susan G. Swartzburg and George M. Cunha were both great contributors to the field of preservation.