Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice

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.

Skills and Knowledge
Environmental Monitoring
Light Monitoring
Integrated Pest Management
Topics and Concepts
Agents Of Deterioration
preventive Care
Materials Science

Scheduled and Upcoming Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice

Sarah Norris

Fall Term 2025
  • Wednesday
  • 9:00 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • UTA
  • 1.506B

Past Classes for this Course

Class Name Semester Day(s) Start Time(s) End Time(s) Building Room
INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice

Sarah Norris Syllabus

Fall Term 2024
  • Wednesday
  • 9:00 AM
  • 12:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.506B
INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice

Sarah Norris Syllabus

Fall Term 2023
  • Wednesday
  • 12:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.506B
INF 393C: Conservation Laboratory Techniques: Preservation Science and Practice

Sarah Norris Syllabus

Fall Term 2022
  • Wednesday
  • 12:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM
  • UTA
  • 1.506B