Description:
Preservation is a fundamental component to any archival program. Basic preservation procedures can and should be incorporated into routine arrangement and description activities. This class will provide students with a practical approach to preserving large groups of records housed in repositories and can significantly benefit an institution, regardless of its size or scope. The emphasis will be on stabilizing materials (for example, by removing damaging fasteners), re-housing, flattening rolled or folded documents, encapsulation, photocopying, and segregating fragile items. Through the preventive actions characteristic of collection stabilization, archivists contribute to extending the useful life of materials entrusted to their care. During this three part, live online class, participants will:
- Review the nature of materials found in archives and the preservation problems they pose
- Discuss factors that cause the deterioration of materials (environment, chemicals, and physical deterioration)
- Learn how to prioritize collections for preservation and carry out collection stabilization activities
Intended Audience:
The class is designed for archives staff as a basic introduction to preservation issues and the collection stabilization activities performed during arrangement and description.
Notes:
Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and setup instructions. Please call the Educational Services Department at 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. This course is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.
Time: All web-based classes are advertised in Eastern time.
Technical Requirements:
Please see the Technical Requirements for live online classes.
Associated Training Tracks:
Basic Archives Preservation Track
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Registration:
You may register for a class using one of two methods:
Online Ordering - you may register for a class by clicking on the "Schedule" tab, and then click on the "Register" link for one of the scheduled classes.
PDF Form - you may register by printing out the registration form and faxing it to LYRASIS.
