Preservation of Library Collections

A major theme of the book is the value of systematic planning in conducting reviews of materials. Reviews that have set goals, identified appropriate participants, identified expected outcomes, and budgeted for expenses will likely be more successful and productive than reviews that lack these elements. Conveniently structured in outline form, the book provides an introduction to the topic, principles for the care and handling of library material, followed by a complete overview of reviews for preservation, storage, or withdrawal.