Program: MSIS/PhD
Course Areas
Archival Science/Preservation/Records Management
Library Science/Librarianship
Catalog Description
In this course, students learn collections care strategies that enable today's information stewards to protect our growing cultural record. Scientific foundations and practical exercises will address common preservation challenges, such as environmental control, mold, insects, pollutants, and light damage. Modern topics in health, safety, and sustainability will highlight the developing nature of the field. Students will evaluate preservation risks for books, paper, electronic media, and other collections materials.
Instructor Description
Ever wondered how libraries and archives safeguard historical materials for future generations? Preservation is the answer. In this course, students learn collections care strategies that enable today’s information stewards to protect our growing cultural record. Scientific foundations and practical exercises will address common preservation challenges, such as environmental control, mold, insects, pollutants, and light damage. Modern topics in health, safety, and sustainability will highlight the developing nature of the field. Students will evaluate preservation risks for books, paper, electronic media, and other collections materials.
Prerequisites
Graduate standing.
Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course
Class Name | Semester | Day(s) | Start Time(s) | End Time(s) | Building | Room |
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INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice
Sarah Norris |
Fall Term 2025 |
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Past Classes for this Course
Class Name | Semester | Day(s) | Start Time(s) | End Time(s) | Building | Room |
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INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice
Sarah Norris Syllabus |
Fall Term 2024 |
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INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice
Sarah Norris Syllabus |
Fall Term 2023 |
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INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice
Sarah Norris Syllabus |
Fall Term 2022 |
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