The Strategic Stewardship of Cultural Resources examines the challenges faced in preserving and safeguarding library resources. Twenty-two leading library and archival professionals address critical issues on the preservation and security of collections in cultural property institutions, including libraries, museums and archives. The book explores the connections between physical security and the preservation of cultural heritage that librarians have the unique opportunity-and obligation-to see passed on from generation to generation. It identifies the risks involved in preserving cultural resources and presents effective strategies for security. It guides readers through the process of evaluating preservation and security programmes, budgeting costs, determining the right amount of facilities security, meeting the challenge of preserving digital information and coping with the negative effects of theft and vandalism.
By:
Andrea Merril T
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 480g
ISBN: 9780789020918
ISBN 10: 0789020912
Pages: 258
Publication Date: 17 September 2003
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Foreword Preface Acknowledgments Introduction CULTURAL HERITAGE AT RISK: TODAY’S STEWARDSHIP CHALLENGE Chapter 1. Stewardship: The Janus Factor Chapter 2. Learning to Blush: Librarians and the Embarrassment of Experience AS STRONG AS ITS WEAKEST LINK: DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR A SECURITY PROGRAM Chapter 3. As Strong As Its Weakest Link: The Human Element Chapter 4. Developing a Plan for Collections Security: The Library of Congress Experience Chapter 5. Creating a Culture of Security in the University of Maryland Libraries THE BIG PICTURE: PRESERVATION STRATEGIES IN CONTEXT Chapter 6. Building a National Preservation Program: National Endowment for the Humanities Support for Preservation Chapter 7. Safeguarding Heritage Assets: The Library of Congress Planning Framework for Preservation Chapter 8. Taking Care: An Informed Approach to Library Preservation THE SILVER LINING: COPING WITH THEFT, VANDALISM, DETERIORATION, AND BAD PRESS Chapter 9. Picking Up the Pieces: The Lengthy Saga of a Library Theft Chapter 10. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Art Theft Program Chapter 11. The Silver Lining: Recovering from the Shambles of a Disaster BUILDING THE BUDGET: PROMOTING YOUR PROGRAM AND MEETING FUNDING DEMANDS FOR PRESERVATION AND SECURITY Chapter 12. Funding for Preservation: The Strengths of Our Past Chapter 13. Securing Preservation Funds: National and Institutional Requirements Chapter 14. Strategies for Funding Preservation and Security UNDERSTANDING SUCCESS: MEASURING EFFECTIVENESS OF PRESERVATION AND SECURITY PROGRAMS Chapter 15. Measuring the Effectiveness of Preservation and Security Programs at the Library of Congress Chapter 16. Measuring Environmental Quality in Preservation ELECTRONIC INFORMATION AND DIGITIZATION: PRESERVATION AND SECURITY CHALLENGES Chapter 17. Preservation, Security, and Digital Content Chapter 18. The Coming Crisis in Preserving Our Digital Cultural Heritage Chapter 19. Electronic Information and Digitization: Preservation and Security Challenges PEOPLE, BUILDINGS, AND COLLECTIONS: INNOVATIONS IN SECURITY AND PRESERVATION Chapter 20. Making the Library of Congress Secure: Innovation and Collaboration Chapter 21. What Can We Afford to Lose? Chapter 22. National Research Libraries and Protection of Cultural Resources Conclusion Notes Contributors Index Reference Notes Included
