Citation
(1998), "Distance Learning in Preservation", Asian Libraries, Vol. 7 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/al.1998.17307dab.003
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 1998, MCB UP Limited
Distance Learning in Preservation
Distance Learning in Preservation
During 1998 the School of Information, Library and Archive Studies at the University of New South Wales in Australia will offer its subject, Preservation Management for Libraries and Archives (formerly Preservation Administration), via the Internet. There will be two offerings in 1998: the first between March and June and the second from August to November.
This subject is an introduction to aspects of preservation management for libraries and archives, and the role of preservation within the broader context of collections management. It covers the basic technology, properties and deterioration of the materials of libraries and archives and considers methods for improving their long-term preservation. It looks at the interdependence of librarians, archivists and conservators in preservation planning and considers the basic elements of a library or archives preservation plan.
Since last year the subject has been expanded from 11 to 14 modules and it is now the equivalent of 42 class contact hours. The subject modules and the order in which they will be taught are as follows:
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Preservation programmes in libraries and archives.
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Planning and policies for preservation.
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Preservation of paper-based materials the paper.
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Preservation of paper-based materials the text and image.
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Preservation of photographic materials.
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Preservation of machine-readable materials.
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Preventive preservation.
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Preservation surveys.
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Disaster preparedness and response.
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Preservation procedures materials and resources.
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Preservation procedures storage and housing.
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Preservation procedures treatments.
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Reformatting and information transfer.
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The role of preservation in libraries and archives.
Information about the content of each module can be found at URL: http://www.silas.unsw.edu.au/silas/cesched.htm#PresAdmin
The Internet is the primary delivery mechanism for this course. Therefore, all participants must have access to the Internet, use of Netscape 3.0, and a personal email address. The cost for continuing education enrolment is A$1000. As a point of comparison the Australian dollar is currently worth approximately 66 cents to the US$. The subject is also available for academic credit, but at a higher fee.
For enrolment details contact Maureen Henninger at: m.henninger@unsw.edu.au