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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
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| Language: | en |
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1986
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED287490 |
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Table of Contents:
- Brittle Books. Reports of the Committee on Preservation and Access. Access to Information Books Cataloging Financial Support Libraries Library Cooperation Library Planning Microreproduction National Programs Preservation Program Development Reflecting 18 months of work by the Preservation and Access Committee established by the Council on Library Resources in June 1984, these reports identify the essential elements of a national brittle book preservation program and propose an organizational structure and funding plan. Following a brief introduction, the Report of the Committee on Preservation and Access summarizes the brittle book problem; offers some general observations on the fundamental issues and essential characteristics of an effective national program for book preservation; recommends the establishment of an organizational structure that will assist and support the libraries directly involved in the program; and discusses the development and promotion of a funding plan. Forum III--A Summary Report, which was developed as a result of a meeting convened to review the work of the Committee on Preservation and Access, includes general observations as well as recommendations for establishing a national program, implementing the program, and funding and incentives. A listing of Forum III participants is also provided. Appendices include the Committee on Preservation and Access Interim Report and an annotated listing of 13 committee background studies. A listing of members of the committee is also provided. (KM)