UCB Libraries

Preservation Department

Emergency Planning and Response

Carl Stewart, Libraries Facilities Manager, 303-492-2249
Administrative Services leads emergency planning for the Libraries. In a Libraries emergency, call 911 or Norlin Security, then call the Libraries Facilities Manager, Carl Stewart, 303-492-2249. If an emergency threatens collections, the same steps should be taken.

 

Emergency Plan for the University Libraries
January 31, 2011

For Public View -- PDF Format
Libraries Emergency Planning Committee

 


Conservation Needs Assessment Project

Christine De Vries, 303-492-8122
Under the direction of Patricia Morris, the Preservation Department conducted a detailed conservation needs assessment of the collections throughout the Libraries during the years 2005-2009. Links to completed reports and supplemental information can be accessed at Conservation Needs Assessment Report.

 

Library Facility Survey

Carl Stewart, 303-492-2249
All of the University Libraries locations on campus have undergone a broad preservation survey which examines procedures and the condition of the collection areas. As part of this work, we have consolidated data from our five-year-old environmental monitoring program, identified and mitigated potential disaster risks, and educated the library staff and the respective building proctors about preservation concerns within each building.

 

A summary of the findings in Norlin Library is available. Please contact Carl Stewart if you wish to review the complete report on a facility.


Binding

Jennifer Sanchez, 303-492-4735
We evaluate and prepare library books and journals for binding. Most of our binding is sent to a large commercial book binder.

 

Book Repair

Kay Moller, 303-492-8396
We repair damaged books and make covers for small things like pamphlets.

 

Preservation Analysis & Management - Rescued Books

Christine DeVries, 303-492-8122
We rescue and evaluate fragile or severely damaged books and other library materials in order to preserve them for current and future patron use.

Preservation Slide Show Presentations:
Preservation – 11/8/2011
Rescued Books Procedure Overview

 

Preservation Analysis & Management :
Long Review Procedure (pdf)

Preservation Analysis & Management Form (pdf)

 

Article: "The Preservation of Our Brittle Books Must Also Preserve Access." (Chronicle of Higher Education)

 

Gift and Purchase Review:
Preservation Preview of Gift Books and Purchased Collections (pdf)

 

Branch Repair Program:
Preservation Treatment Program for Branch Libraries or Departments (pdf)

Marking

Nicole Blechynden, 303-492-2796
This unit processes newly cataloged books, re-classified books, microform and media to prepare them for shelving or storage at Pascal. The unit applies property stamps, security tape and call number labels to all items that the unit processes.