Preservation 101 is a comprehensive self-paced online course that focuses on the preservation of paper collections and related formats. Participants will learn about the basics of preservation in the context of small and moderately-sized library or archival collections – how to identify deteriorated materials, how to properly care for collections, and how to set priorities for preservation.
- Before You Begin: About the Course
- Session 1: Introduction to Preservation
- Session 2: Deterioration of Paper Collections
- Session 3: Deterioration of Film and Electronic Media
- Session 4: The Building and Environment
- Session 5: Collections Care
- Session 6: Reformatting and Treatment
- Session 7: Disaster Planning
- Session 8: Building a Preservation Program
Allow 2-3 hours to work through each session.
To access the recording:
After you register for this course, you will receive an email entitled "Course Link for Preservation 101" containing the course link and handouts, if any.