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Autori principali: Shameenda, Kimbo Lemmy, Kanyengo, Christine Wamunyima
Natura: Recurso educativo Open Access
Lingua:en
Pubblicazione: 2012
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Accesso online:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ983369
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  • An Audit of Skills and Qualifications in Preservation and Conservation Techniques: The Case of the University of Zambia Libraries Shameenda, Kimbo Lemmy Kanyengo, Christine Wamunyima Research Libraries Foreign Countries Library Materials Library Personnel Audits (Verification) Skill Analysis Preservation Conservation (Concept) Archives Case Studies Library Administration Library Development Qualifications Individual Characteristics College Faculty Interviews Educational Practices Educational Needs This article establishes the level of skills and experience in preservation and conservation management using a case study methodological approach conducted in the 3 university libraries at the University of Zambia. The findings revealed that 20 (57%) of the library staff had not received formal training in preservation and conservation of library materials. The study further established that some of the major obstacles to the development and administration of preservation and conservation programs in the university libraries were lack of funds and necessary skills and qualifications in preservation and conservation techniques and practices. (Contains 25 notes and 3 tables.)